Entry denied! Staff member's from our host church in Vienna heard the preceding statement when they tried to return to he European Union through Slovenia. the visa technicality resulted in several visits to the austrian consulate, nights in a Croatian hostel, and prayer meetings for a safe return. After several days of suspense, Vienna Christian Center was able to celebrate the staff's return on a direct flight to Austria (without the church van).
In response to the lost van, Jeff and I were sent on a rescue mission. Operations stated with a train ride to Zagreb (see picture) and a hunt for the local bus to the airport parking lot. Miraculously, we found the van in great condition and plenty of gas. As we trekked through roads with signs in a foreign language trying to remember the art of driving with a manual transmission, we surveyed the beautiful Balkan countryside and had great fun.
Along the way, we encountered many interesting adventures including entering highway behind a large convoy of cars celebrating a wedding (with lots of random stops). In addition, I saw an amazing traffic light on the main highway which lasted longer than 15 minutes. During the red light, drivers would subsequently leave their cars to talk and smoke only to scramble back in when he light turned green.
Even with the circumstances and adventures god blessed us with safe travel, the ability to drive in the Balkans, and no visa hassles while driving through the same Slovenian border.
3 comments:
what's up Josh!!?? I hope you time in Europe is going well. I haven't read too much of your blog yet, but I have been thinking of you and wanted to say 'hey'. Take it easy... Blessings and the fullness of God always in JC's Name!!
Brian
Who is taking the pictures, Josh? They're wonderful!
Mom
the pictures are taken mainly by Jeff who traveled with me around the world
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