Instead of trying to sleep during today's siesta, here I am. I tried and failed to nap, as usual, and perhaps that's the reason I feel somewhat disgruntled and sick to my stomach. So now I sit here, cringing as the sun shouts at me to wake up and do something. But I do want to do something! Too much free time is quite possible. Homework provides some relief from a totally self-centered existence, but so far, I haven't found any other outlets for this restlessness. Now, what on earth am I rambling on about? I've only been here a few days. Okay. Respira.
Well, that was the mediocre news, now on to the good: Today I went to the famous cathedral here, Catedral de Santa María de la Sede, or as los guiris may call it, Seville Cathedral. It's enormous! In fact, it's the third-largest in the world, after the Vatican and a cathedral in Brazil. I'm going to add photos soon, though we went with a group, so I didn't get to stop and take as many as I'd like. I'll have to go back and enjoy it better alone, or with one or two people.
Now on to the greatest news: As I told many of my friends and family, I heard from a friend of mine (my sister Joy's church's interim pastor Ryan) about a church here en Sevilla. I was so glad to come hear knowing of at least this one church, la Iglesia Presbiteriana Reformada, that I could attend. The better news? Yesterday I met two sweet girls studying here at CC-CS that are also looking for a church to attend. Hallelujah! I'm thankful for the possibility of fellowship anywhere in the world. Hey Bible study, this is a direct answer to prayer! And it was for them as well. Gracias a Dios!
The thing I love most here so far is strolling around by myself, marveling at the buildings, looking in at the little shops and catching snippets of conversations and glimpses into the lives of los sevillanos. I may do just that after spending these moments of peace in a quiet time. Perhaps siesta may be good for the soul.
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