Hey You Guys!
The Erskine crew has made it to Budapest, Hungary.
Budapest is a city in recovery right now. Communism has obviously had some devastating effects on the people here after the Hungarian Revolution against communism that was not really settled until 1989. Our tour guide gave us the most ridiculous tour today. He did not take us to any of the places we wanted to see. So that was a major bummer. But then, our bus driver, Murik, saved the day by taking us to the most beautiful view in all of Budapest because it overlooks Buda and Pest at the same time. Of course Buda and Pest have not always been one city (at one time they were three cities) since they are on opposite sides of the Danube.
This afternoon we went to an old communist statue park that was never completed. The whole area is controversial because most people just wanted to throw the old statues of Marx and Linen out the country or destroy them, but someone decided that they should be preserved even though they are an eyesore. Some of them are quite interesting and I cannot wait to show you guys pictures.
I am not really very close to anyone here and sometimes I definitely feel out of place being the only black person on this trip. But today when I was looking at that incredible view of Buda and Pest and the bridges that run across the Danube, I was like "snap out of it, you idiot! You are in Europe!" So then I sort of came to my senses, but I still definitely miss the people I trust who I at least know sincerely like me. So pray for me that I do not snap or go crazy the next time I find myself backed into a corner.
Oh, I should say that Vienna, Austria is a lovely city and I managed to spend some time alone there.
Bratislava, Slovakia is rather nice too, but it is, like Hungary, in repair. Communism and armies and war did terrible things to places that were doing fine before hand.
Oh and in Budapest, you can not make left turns onto main roads. Is that not strange?
Until later,
Ash
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Oh, Ashley - I am sad there have been such lonely times. I am praying!
~Maria
Hey Ash, I read this earlier, and I was praying and I feel led to tell you not to worry, you are the daughter of the King of Kings, Creator of this Universe, don't let any circumstance put you down or make you feel uncomfortable! Enjoy that blessing of being in Europe and even if you feel alone you aren't...take time to see God's world and use it for his Glory! I am here for you and as you know, the Lord is with you wherever you go! I love you and have a wonderful day!
Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters,3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff,they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Hey Ash,
I hope you're having a great time in Europe...I'm so jealous. I'm back in school now. I'm excited about this semester cause my classes are actually interesting (can you believe that). I just wanted to say "what's up". I love ya, girl. God bless.
Be encourages hebrew 13:1-2, ps 119:63. Peace and Joy I pray for you Is26:3 Love you, mom and the girls
I'm glad you were able to bring yourself out of your funk. You're right. It can be a little lonely not being around your friends for so long, but you did the right thing. You shouldn't let that spoil your fun and not let you completely appreciate your trip. And you're also right that there are plenty of people over here who care about you and can't wait for you to make it back safely. I'm one of them. So just try your best to continue to have fun and I know you'll be fine.
I miss you Ashley! I hope you're having at least some fun. I wish we were there to share the whole Europe experience with ya too, but I can't wait to here all of your stories and what not! Love Mander
it's snowing!!!!
Thanks for the encouraging words. I am definitely having a much better day! And glory to God for that.
I hope they cancelled class, Coyote. That would make j-term complete!
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