12. Oct 2023

Athen

Athens Day 3:

Video: Music rehearsal in the ancient theater Odeon of Herodes Atticus at the foot of the Acropolis

Photo 1: I took a walk again up Lycabettus Hill to get this picture with the morning sun shining on the Pantheon. Unfortunately it was quite overcast, and the sun only partially broke through for a short moment. Since the weather was not the best for taking photos, I decided to go back to my room at the hostel to work on my blog. Maybe it would clear up in the aftetnoon. Going back to my room was a God appointment...

Photo 2: The last few days there was a young man whom I only saw as a shadow when he came in late at night. And in the mornings I only saw his feet sticking out from the sheets when I would leave for breakfast and then for the day. When I came back today to the room, Jeff from Canada was up. We started talking. He would go so late to bed, because he was restless, and then sleep so late, because he was tired. Jeff was going through some challenges in life and came to Greece to try to find some peace of mind. I listened to his story and then told him that when we give God our pieces, he gives us his peace. We talked for quite a bit. In the end Jeff took that first step of faith and said yes to Jesus. He was that person I prayed for last week while I was walking in the rain on my way to Chalkida, and he was the one to whom I was to give the Jesus bracelet that Dirk had given me.

Photo 3: The sun did come out in the afternoon. Today was my day to see the Akropolis. On my way there, a man spoke to me while I was taking a picture. His name is André from Argentina, but he has been living quite awhile in Germany and is currently doing a short term assignment in Landshut, just 17 kilometers from where I live. He also is a follower of Jesus. I am sure we will conect again once I am back home. We talked and prayed... and I showed him Mars Hill.

Photo 4: André had to catch up with the group he was with. I went to the line to get the ticket for the Akropolis. There I met Ederson from Haiti who now lives in the USA. We were given the last time slot for the day to enter the archaeological area. Since we had 90 minutes to wait, I also showed him Mars Hill. He is also a followerer of Jesus and was dealing with some challenges in his life. We talked and prayed.

Photo 5: Enderson and I then walked up Filopoppou Hill from where this picture of the Pantheon was taken.