Through the eyes of visitors

(In Old Town Square)

I recently had the privilege of hosting Karl and Nita Landis in Prague. What a blessing!

They joined me at church and in various activities that I'm involved in. Karl was asked to preach on Sunday morning. Nita had the opportunity to even teach at my Wednesday morning English class (which was an added benefit for me - a bit of break!). :)

It was so much fun to see things through their eyes. One of the things that I really appreciated about them and their visit was their ability to look at situations objectively. They saw things that I sometimes overlook because I've lived here long enough and they have become "normal" to me. Things like the beauty of cobblestone streets and incredible architecture...or the convenience of public transport...the thrill of trying new foods.

But even more than that, they gave me a fresh picture of the things I'm involved in. They cared enough to get to know the people in my church, in my class, or other ex-pat friends living here. They asked questions that I have never thought to ask (and I learned a lot!). And, we laughed...a lot. It was a refreshing few days for me!

Karl and Nita, thank you. I hope the week was as refreshing for you as it was for me! :)