Destination: United Kingdom

1 week to go- I know im gonna forget something important....like myself

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 | By becci_m | Views [728] | Comments [2]

Testing, testing.... I know i should learn to curb my enthusiasm, but as im in the final stages of preparation, i thought id give my journal a whirl; purely as  a means to jog my memory of course in case ive forgot something crucial. Its not like ive ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

3 Peaks Challenge

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 | By reachteam | Views [483]

As part of the fundraising efforts the Reach Team completed the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge.  23 miles over mountainous terrain! Thanks to the orienteering club that navigated, without them we'd be lost.  The Photos are in the 3 Peaks gallery.

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Gallery: Stonehenge

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 | By craigbyer | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Avebury

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 | By craigbyer | Photo Gallery

The opportunity bug

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 | By craigbyer | Views [843] | Comments [1]

It has been about one month since I said bye to my family at Cincinnati's airport. For some reason, though, it feels as though I have been in Wales for much longer. As each day passes it seems as though I'm getting more adjusted to this style of living.... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: Student Village

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 | By craigbyer | Photo Gallery

Buenos Aires - where´s my backpack

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 | By keencaz | Views [461]

19th January 2007 Spent most of the day just chilling, waiting on my backpack. 20:00 - it eventually arrives!!!

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

Gallery: London, England, 2005

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 | By miss_traveller | Photo Gallery

A simple smile

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 | By craigbyer | Views [1131]

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 [2004]

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 [771] | 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 [1116] | 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 [3690] | 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