Tour Guide

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Decided to take a little tour of Military Fort No.7................
Despite a rough couple days we have been treated extremely well by our friends Victor, Sergai and his wife Tanya, their two children Anastasia and Daniel, and their church. On Monday, our One Year Anniversary Tanya invited us over for lunch at their place where she and Anastasia had decorated the house with balloons, flowers, a picture of us, and signs celebrating our first year. After the great meal they drove us to the beach where we enjoyed some sun and surf, the water was refreshing and my surprise One Year Anniversary party for Christina was a success....it actually was all Tanya, Sergai and her daughter....we also had a chance to help teach an English class at the University here........anyways hope all is well.......

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Julie A said…
Hello. I love that you are sleeping under a tarp. By the way I read an e-mail from mom and she wrote "thanks for the presents". I was just wondering what she meant by that because I haven't recieved anything yet. Looks like you are having a great trip so far. Talk to you soon. love julie
July 10, 2008 at 9:28 AM
Rachel Reber said…
Hi guys!!! Wow! Really sounds like you´re living the dream..hahah...Glad you are ok and had a nice one year annivesary. Jon you are so thoughtful. I´ve always admired that about you. (cough, vomit). Just kidding:) Well you are missed! I´m absolutel loving Chile. I can´t wait for you to get to your South America part and tell me what you think. The culture and the people here are amazing!!!!!!!
Love you guys! Praying for you!!!!! Love, Rach
July 11, 2008 at 3:15 PM
Unknown said…
Jon and Christine,

Shannon sent me the link for your blog, and I am enjoying reading about your adventures. It sounds like Christine had a rough few days! Your anniversary sounds perfect. I look forward to hearing more about your trip. I love the pictures. You guys are so darn cute! Take care.

Cathy Denny
July 11, 2008 at 7:29 PM
Kris & Bob said…
What an exciting adventure! we are jealous. Hope you are safe and appreciating all you see and do. We look forward to seeing more of your trip. Love, Kris and Bob Robbins
July 12, 2008 at 1:08 PM
andy and colleen larsen said…
Wow, it sounds like you two are having such a great time (minus the hospital visit and the shot and the vomiting...). Anyway, I love reading about your adventures...keep blogging!

Happy 1st Anniversary! :)

Love, Colleen
July 14, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Bacon's said…
Jon and Christina,

Hello dear friends. It is so great to see you guys having a fabulous time. You are missed tremendously! Email when you can we are in need of prayer from our dear christian friends (rhall@bendbroadband.com).

Christina, no more visits to the hospital. You will worry all of us. So no more of that stuff!

Jon, Ryan wants to know where the gold is over in those parts?

We love you both. Travel safely!

Ryan and Rachel
July 22, 2008 at 6:39 PM
Robin kapi said…
hi jon and christina
Where are you now? I worked hard for your unfinished blog, then I came to do the 2008 part in 2016 and I found it. 13 years ago you were very good and beautiful to me. I will make your dream come true.
My dream was also my goal, but in Turkey it is so desperate that living this life is a luxury and I cannot fulfill our dream. After seeing your new blog, I saw that you can go on a world tour with children, I have a child and my next dream is to go on tour with my child like you (it will be difficult, but I will try). .I came to the olive garden in Antakya, Turkey, and you stayed with us, my father, Robbi, my sister, Minne and Ahmet.
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