Part of what God used to draw us to Croatia is the Croatian couple we are working with here in Rijeka. Our transition to this country has gone very smoothly, thanks in part to our new friends, Hrvoje (Herv-o-yah) and Petra. Life is so much easier here when you have locals who speak the language and know how to get around; although they too are new to Rijeka as they have just moved here from Zagreb. Let me share one example of how incredibly helpful Hrvoje and Petra have been ...
Since our arrival we have been buying ground beef from our local butcher to use in some of our favorite dishes like lasagna and spaghetti. No problem right? Well at least until last night, when Petra informed us that what we thought was ground beef was actually all the left over parts from various animals that the butcher grinds up ... yum, yum! Living overseas is such an adventure! Who knows what I'll be having for lunch today. I don't think I'll even bother asking my new Croatian friends. Sometimes it is better to just not ask and enjoy!
In all seriousness, we are having so much fun being here and building a great friendship with Hrvoje and Petra. We could not imagine being here without them. Together we make a great team and we look forward to all God will do in and through our friendship!
3 comments:
Hey Kev,
I have been enjoying reading your blog. I have shared it with my 6th graders and they are loving getting a personal culture lesson from time to time. I can already hear the growns I will get reading your latest post to them. Maybe I should wait until after lunch:) Gary and I love you guys very much and pray for you all the time. Stay safe!
Your big sis...Kel
Hey Kevin & Kristi,
I shared your last few blogs with my students on Friday because they wanted an update. I thought you would get a kick out of the fact that some of them thought you must be incredibly wealthy to be able to travel like you do:) I shared with them what your job was, and why you are in Croatia. They thought that was really cool that you would have a job where you could travel and immerse yourself in other cultures. We are having fun living vicariously through you and the kids. Keep the blogs and pictures coming!
Love ya!
Big Sis Kel
haha about the beef! were you noticing how chewy the meat was? great picture of the two of you... SO glad you like working together!
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