Destination: United Kingdom

A simple smile

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 | By craigbyer | Views [1106]

Hey everyone! Before I hit the hay I just wanted to jot down this quick reflection of the night. I went to my second meeting of the Christian Union and heard a guy (his name was confusing to pronounce) speak about the resurrection of Christ. But before ... Read more >

Tags: People

Twelve Ordinary Men

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 | By craigbyer | Views [1984]

I am reading this book called Twelve Ordinary Men in which the author, John McArthur, delves into how Christ chooses common people to do extraordinary things. His focus is on the 12 disciples as he hones in on their individual lives, who they were, why ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Gallery: Bike Riding

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 | By craigbyer | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Oxwich Bay

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 | By craigbyer | Photo Gallery

I'm Back

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 | By edinoz | Views [749] | Comments [3]

Hi All Sorry it's been so long but I've been having trouble with getting on the internet on my brief visits to town. I am still in Rockhampton for another couple of weeks on a Cattle property up here, and nice to hear so many of you are going to be ... Read more >

Tags: Work

A group of guys

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 | By craigbyer | Views [1098] | Comments [1]

I wanted to write this quick entry before I head off to bed. I got back from my first Bible study here at Swansea. It was through a group called the Christian Union. Referred to as the "CU" here, the organization takes on many of the same characteristics ... Read more >

Tags: Friends

Mission accomplished- the JLPT

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 | By dan_in_japan | Views [3662] | Comments [2]

So, congratulations to me, I passed level 3 of the Japanese language test! I got the email through from my friend the other day who is dealing with my mail until I get back. I have to say that this pass has made it a little easier for me to plan my ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

A Winter Wonderland

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 | By lmc303 | Views [476]

Hi All, I woke up this  morning to a winter wonderland. London in snow. What a great sight but can be a pain in the neck. Took ages to get to work especially under the fire of snow balls, to find out it was closed and to return through the gauntlet ... Read more >

Tags: Snow

I'm in London Still

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 | By adamkel | Views [735] | Comments [1]

Someone came in overnight and painted the town white; they sneaked in silently and smothered it in sparkling, slippery, snow. The kind that changes the colour of the day, that makes everything glow. I couldn’t tell you how cold it was I was so mesmerized, ... Read more >

Tags: Snow

Birthdays and Batteries

Wed, 7 Feb 2007 | By gentlesue | Views [1794] | Comments [6]

Hello all, Firstly, I would like to say happy birthday to Helen! I hope you will enjoy an extended birthday. I have come down from the giddy excitement of Europe and have settled in once again to the giddy apathy of Ryde High School. The kids ... Read more >

Tags: Packing & gadgets

Liverpool

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 | By dan_in_japan | Views [1495]

Welcome to the UK update….well, this is my fifth day back home and I am back in the swing of things now after meeting my friends and family, having a few parties, going all over the north-west (the area where I live) visiting cities, taking pictures, ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Gallery: Mount Pleasant Baptist Church

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 | By craigbyer | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Jaime's House

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 | By craigbyer | Photo Gallery

About Reach

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 | By reachteam | Views [475]

'Reach 2007: South Africa, Educating through Sport’ is a charity project that is being undertaken by student members of the University of Manchester SPORT department. It has the full backing of SPORT, SOS Children's Villages Charity and several other ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

God is providing!

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 | By craigbyer | Views [1017] | Comments [7]

Have I been here 8 days or 8 months? Within the span of one week and one day, I have witnessed God move in remarkable ways. It is amazing to think that God had my whole experience planned out for me even before I got here. The people I’m meeting, places ... Read more >

Tags: People