Black Diamonds and Big Cities
On Monday, we had our first day off...well, we really didn't have the day off, but we are able to tour the local coal mine and get an actual tour down in the mine. We got to wear all the garb that coal miners usually wear. It was much heavier than I thought it would be and after the 45 minute tour, I was very happy to return it. Here are some great pics of our team with our coal miners garb and some others from the Museum...
Here's Jake with some giant statue....random, I know...After our coal mining experience, we were able to have a movie night with some of the girls from the youth group. I feel that I am beginning to get to know the girls better and on Saturday, I am taking a group of girls up to Cardiff to tour the Museum and go shopping. I am really excited about the opportunity to get to know them even better.
The family that I am living with is wonderful and I really feel a part of the family. I am learning, however, that this culture is SO much different than home. I will give just a few examples...
1. Lunch is called "dinner" and Supper/Dinner is called "Tea"
2. Their vocabulary is really different.... examples: "Cheeky"- sarcastic
"fab"- fabulous
"lush"- really cool or stunning
"trainers"- tennis shoes
"posh"- a party
"Jumper"- sweatshirt
"faggots"- meatballs
"fag"- cigarettes
"chips"- French Fries
"biscuits"-cookies
"squash"- fruit juice
"crisps"- Chips
"Ta-da", "Cheers"- Good-bye
"gutted"- disappointed
"wicked"- extremely cool
3. They drive on the left side on the road. At first, this was hard for me because I would always try to get in the driver's side.
4. They drink hot tea with every meal and inbetween every meal.
5. They are really into recycling...I mean, they are really serious about it. I accidently threw out a cardboard box..yea, I only did that once.
6. There are no plugs or light switches in bathrooms and you have to turn on the hot water heater to get any hot water to take a shower.
7. They are very laid back...When they say to be somewhere at 7:00, everyone arrives 7:30.
So, those are some fun differences that I have learned.
Also, I was able to hang out with one of my other teammates, Jake and we went to the capital of Wales, Cardiff. One of the funniest things that I saw was the store called T.K. Maxx. It was EXACTLY the same store as T.J. Maxx that we have at home, except that it was called T.K. instead T.J. Crazy, huh?? We were able to go to Cardiff Castle. We didn't get to go inside, but I did get to take a pic of the outside.
We got to go in this awesome Welsh shop that had all these handcrafted swords and stuff. We had to take pics of it of course... 
Here is Jake as King Arthur or something...Guys and their swords....weird..
Here I am with my Knight in shining armor...enough said. Hehe!Anyways, that is all for now. As for prayer requests, please continue to pray for influence in the schools as we do assemblies over the next two months. Also, Unity among the church is needed and joint leadership is needed as well.Pray also for missionaires here and their relationship with the church leaders here. Please pray for team unity, health, and for continued focus on God's will for us while we are here. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. Love you all!!
posted by *Rach* @ 2:42 PM
6 Comments:
Everything looks awesome! I am so glad that you are there doing what God has led you to do. I am praying for you and am excited to see how the Lord is going to continue to use you! LOVE YA!
that post was LUSH! :)
looks like fun!
Thanks for the updates! It is great to hear about what is going for this summer trip to Wales. I know this summer will be a stretching time in your life. That is awesome that you have so much freedom to share in the schools there. God is amazing!
Love, Eli
Hey girl!! I love to read your blogs!! They excite me!! I just have one question...can you bring home a Knight in Shining Armor for me??? hehe! I love you girl!! I know God is going to do awesome things in and through you these next few months!! Keep the updates comin!!
hey rachel!
i'm glad to hear that you are having a great time in Wales, it sounds like quite an adventure!! My family would fit right in with the recycling stuff-we recycle EVERYTHING!! I didn't realize the language had so many differences...
i hope your trip with the girls to the museum yesterday went great!
i am praying for you and know that you will be an awesome witness for Christ there.
laura
RACH!!!! hey hey!!! it seems like things are going very well and that you are having a great experience!!! i am planning on sending you an email to hopefully be able to catch you up on stuff that has been happening here (it is def. not half as exciting as your summer has been, but i will give you details anyway.) ok, ttyl, luv ya, Bails
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