Blogs from Washington, United States, North America - page 241

I found myself staring at nothing but a light blue sky while laying on a floating boat ramp on Lake Crescent, listening to Ike hit the water with a stick. That was it. Nothing to contemplate. No questions about life and existence. Just that moment. That was at the end of the day that started at 3am with the intention to hike for many miles… Breakfast was at Port Angeles after attempting to eat at two different small diners that were just too weird for us to stay at. It was also after going through an abandoned house on the side of Highway 101. We started the hike after going through two more abandoned houses that were built identically right next to each other. Lunch was at the campsite of the Hot Springs (not close to ... read more

I feel overwhelmed with this trip. I needed the renewal so much and its so amazing how much better its been than anything I could have anticipated. The church I spent the week at definately has been experiencing revival in a deep sense. I guess the movement is happening with the young people, because they were some of the happiest and free-est group ever! I made a lot of new friends and saw a lot of old ones. People from around the world were at this conference for this church in the middle of nowhere and letting go of burdens that have followed them their whole life. It was a privelege to be a part of. If I were to choose a place to go after seminary right now I think it would be Tacoma to ... read more

I would buy a ticket for everyone I know to come to this conference. It is totally amazing. I am enjoying it twice as much as Kansas City if that is possible. I can't believe how free and happy the people are here, and I feel a level of revelation here beyond what I could have possible hoped for. Surely this trip must have been about coming to this conference. Every step along the way so far though has been exactly what it should be. In Helena I learned that it was time to let go of of some things, and this friendships and ....I don't know, revelation...freedom....I don't know the words for it here are right on time. I will post pictures tomorrow of the conference. I love it here and the New Song church ... read more

Getting through the border from BC to Washington was very tough! Just because I had been to the UAE more than 6 months before he got all shitty with me and started asking me 101 questions. Anyway, got through...eventually and that was that. The bus ride was not great, there was some lady on it who stank of ciggies and peed herself. Arriving in Seattle, we headed to our hotel in our hire car, the hotel was in the university district, and it was a bargain, great big room, clean, new, just fabulous. Did some shopping and then went and explored Pike Market, we saw those famous guys throwing the big tunas around, and we pooped into the original Starbucks for a quick fix. We had dinner at Dalia's which was alright, great decor. Going to ... read more

Well, today is my last day of work before we set off. Audrey and I leave early tomorrow morning, the house is all packed up and the gardeners just finished at home. Apparently they found a bee's nest in the front hedge, hope the new house owners don't go rummaging around there! Here's a quick overview of the basic dates of travel... Leave Sat 18th June 2005 Arrive London 19th June Glastonbury Festival from 23rd - 27th June Rome on 29th June Leave Italy on the 13th July, arrive in Austria Arrive Hungary 18th July Fly back to London on the 21st July Fly to Copenhagen on the 24th July Fly to Portugal on the 29th July Benicassim Festival from 5th August - 8th August Home on the 9th August! Got an email from Zaugg this ... read more