Day 8

We woke up really early to start out for our trip to Greece. It was supposed to be a 4 hour trip but turned into about 8 and a half. It was a long day. As soon as we got there we went straight to Philippi, looked around for a few minutes and then had a little service in the arena. It was really neat to hear some history and learn the reason behind Paul’s military references in the book of Philippians. And stand in and arena where believers gave their lives for the truth. And none of them are looking back saying it wasn’t worth it. We got to walk through the old town and see where Paul and Silas were in prison. And we saw where Paul probably stood before the council and walk the Roman Road that we know he walked. Too cool.


the group in the ruins at Philippi

me and Amy in the Basillica ruins

worsip in the arena

Then on to Lydia. It was just a few minutes drive from Philippi. Jeffrey offered to baptize anyone who wanted to be baptized, but it was too cold and we were all just excited to see it. Tommye read the story of Lydia’s conversion for us.

Lydia, where Paul met Lydia and she was baptized

Then it was dinner time-the first official meal we had for the day. Gyro’s again. But at least it tasted normal. We souvenir shopped for a while and several people went out to eat octopus, but I just didn’t have it in me.