It has been a trying time for me since Rakhat left last Friday in more than one way. I took an over night regular Turkish bus the same night to Kusadasi with plans to catch the ferry to Samos after a night's rest. To my dismay I discovered on Saturday that I did not have my credit card.
I thought back as to when I last used it. It must have been at the ATM machine in Istanbul. So relieved after finally being able to figure out the best plan,cost and time wise I relaxed my guard.
I called Greg in Layton, Utah to talk to Shari whoes family was vacationing there. It must have been early early morning there. I had very little cash because, only to carry me for two days. I did not want to be holding anyTurkish litr since I could not use it in Greece.
On the over night bus I met two really nice Australian boys both 19 years old. They were traveling for a year before entering college. In Australia they encourage this. The schools will hold their space until the following year. They were going to Samos also on Monday so I asked them if I could join them.
Because it was the weekend Shari said that I would have to wait till Monday before she could wire some funds to me which meant I could not go with them.
I prayed earnestly. Apparently God had better plans for me.
I stayed another night in Kusadasi,Turkey. Finally got myself on the ferry on Tuesday morning.
But since I was so depressed, I guess, I fell down twice. Once Sunday afternoon off the side walk into the street. Luckyly the people at the restaurent I went to which was recommended by Lonely Planet were kind enough to give me some ice in a bag so I could put it on my knee. And before I left I met two lovely Turkish girls eating at the restaurant. They were older college students camping near by. We had a wonderful conversation.
Next day on Samos I tripped and fell again. Also the sun screen offered me got into my eyes and really bothered me for a couple days. But all that is in the past and I am fine now.
I need to get back to my pad. I will continue this saga tomorrow. Now that I am on Naxos,a very peaceful small island,where I plan to rest for the next 10 days before getting myself to Athens I will have more time to sit,reflect, and write.
Alooooha,and God Bless,
Joanne
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Dear Joanne,
What a string of unfortunate events. We will praying harder for you. It sounds as if you are exhausted and need some rest. Maybe this is so you might spend more time in Greece just relaxing and taking in the culture!
Yours in Christ, Pastor Olaf
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