This morning we wasted no daylight catching an early train into the city centre to explore a section of town called Nyhavn. Shops and restaurants lined the street in colorful buildings built along the canal. Old boats had been converted to restaurants and even offices in the canal. Many merchants and employees were working to prepare their places for the breakfast crowd. We watched the people as they went about their work.
After we left there, we packed up our things and caught a train for Northern Denmark. We arrived in Dronningmolle then walked to the lighthouse where we're staying. We had the opportunity to talk to the owner for a while and he told us about a great place to eat in Gilleleje. We walked about 40 minutes into town and had some dinner. After that, we walked around the little fishing town. It was a great opportunity to see Danish life in a small town. We walked back and stopped to enjoy some views from a pier over the Baltic Sea. Since we arrived in Northern Denmark around 2 this afternoon, Brennan and I have walked around 7 miles. Tomorrow we will be going to Belgium to spend time with a missionary friend, Tim Downs.
As I sit here drinking my cup of Danish tea and thinking about how we're leaving Denmark tomorrow, it makes me realize what a cultural and lasting impact this experience will have on us. Despite our occasional language barriers, we have had the chance to see where these people call home, do work, and build a life. Unfortunately it is clear that they are not building their lives around Jesus.
No matter which of these cities God calls us, I know that he has a plan and that he already knows where He is going to call us. Regardless of the place, I am so excited to see what God has in store for us, but I also encourage you to pray for the people of these cities.
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