I am currently in Altea, Spain sitting outside a bar by the Mediterranean Sea writing this! Looking for wifi here is the worst! I’ve only been here for about 3 and a half days and I am already in love with it! I love the culture, the people, my team and everything! The Mediterranean Sea at night is the dreamiest and sweetest thing I have ever laid eyes on! I haven’t felt this happy and free in a really long time.
I’ve been learning a lot about a more organic way of evangelism. Our leaders have been really encouraging us to just immerse ourselves in Spanish culture and to just interact with people and be kind. Something they have been really enforcing is that instead of doing evangelism, we should simply live in a Christ like way and allow conversations about Christ to happen naturally. Of course speaking to the people here has been quite a challenge for me because I don’t speak any Spanish but my team has been really helpful and patient with me!
My team is made up of 11 individuals and 5 staff. They split us up into different apartments along the town of Altea and each of our apartments are spread out in a way that forms a cross. I am living with three other girls in a two bedroom apartment so we share a bed with one other person and one bathroom between the four of us. I have really enjoyed living with these girls and we have already bonded really well. We have a art gathering tonight in Old Town Altea where we will be showcasing some art work and interacting with a lot of the locals.
The culture here in Spain is so different and it has been so interesting to learn about. Our days usually look like getting up at about 8 and my team meets together to do a Bible Study and chat with one another. A huge part of the culture here is that everything goes way longer than expected because Spanish people are all about conversation. Each day looks a little different in the afternoon but lunch usually happens around 3-4 pm. The best thing is that the whole country takes a Siesta after lunch! (which basically means nap time) I believe that this is such a great way to live. The reason for the Siesta is that the Spaniards stay out until 1-2 in the morning on weekdays and 3-5 on weekends.Â
I’m really excited for the next three and a half weeks! As an intern for Edge my responsibilities include taking/gathering 40 photos a week and design advertisements for our art nights. We don’t have a videographer so that job fell into my co photographer and my lap. We are still trying to envision what that should look like and how to go about that!
Please pray that we would have intentional interactions with the people here! Please also pray that we would be get enough rest each night because our days are always long and packed with activity! The jet lag is still lingering a bit for some of us!
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