Brothers, let's go somewhere!
I'm thinking backpacking/glamping for 1-2 weeks (limited I know). Maybe Jerusalem, Iraq, Eqypt, Saudi Arabia, and surrounds, per sites in Scripture. I want to see the Sodom and Gomorrah sites, Babylon on the Euphrates River in modern day Iraq, Nineveh in Northern Iraq, and Jabal Al Lawz in Saudi Arabia. Literal backpacking: Content with sleeping bag and tent on legal campsites, hostels, and or splitting hotel bills. The more the merrier. Would be great visiting Christian communities in these areas. Messianics and Protestants, maybe colleges also.
I'm in Sydney and pretty flexible on location. Happy to fly anywhere, especially to escape the scorching 50degC heat here in Jan.
As time is limited, anywhere in Europe I also don't mind. I know Greek some French and German. The NT church areas in Asia Minor. Otherwise standard places in Greece and the Mediterranean, or perhaps Germany/Bavaria, the Alpine regions, Switzerland, Northern Italy, Belgium, the wildlife in Serbia/Croatia. Maybe Scandinavia: Denmark, Sweden, Norway.
Alternatively, I may travel Australia in a 4WD or sail somewhere. But again, the heat makes this a little unwise unless in a moderate/cool climate region.
What to expect with me? Early 30s male. Experienced traveller. Cheerful and loyal companion. Passionate cook. Pints of beer and giggles. Bowls of pasta. Constant stock of muesli bars and carbs. Active site-seeing and athletic activities. Trains and buses. Cycling when possible. Scripture reading, exegesis, and theological chats. KJV, TR, and MT. Philosophical chats. Frequent whining about work and family. McGuyver navigation and survival. Photography on demand. Prayerful and faithful.
When? Fri 20th Dec (or Wed 25th Dec) I'm told I'm to take annual leave until Jan Week 1 or 2, depending.
While I believe that travel is to see people not places, also being mindful not to covet after a neighbour's property, I can't stand the silly season here in Sydney... I honestly don't have any/many people worth seeing and I can hardly tolerate them as they're unbelievers. Another Christmas party? Please, no. Not again. Thank you, but no thank you. I'd much rather be doing something purposeful, fun, educational, memorable, and meeting other believers.
[I may return to Sydney in between if work requires, but highly unlikely. I may also delay this entire vacation until the new year, at Fri 17th Jan, to coincide with the Australia Day (Mon, 27 Jan 2020) long weekend. Again, that's if work requires me to stay back, but also highly unlikely.]
Budget? AU $50 per day should be achievable if 4 or more travel together, sharing bills, taking turns cooking etc. $700 for 14 days. Though, personally I would budget for double, as a keep safe.
Sisters? Young ladies are very welcome, but would need to be living separately for appropriateness. We can meet up in the mornings for breakfast and daytime activities.
Married couples? You're very welcome, but naturally you'd best arrange your own separate accommodation etc, for rendezvous with the group as you desire.
PM me!
I'm thinking backpacking/glamping for 1-2 weeks (limited I know). Maybe Jerusalem, Iraq, Eqypt, Saudi Arabia, and surrounds, per sites in Scripture. I want to see the Sodom and Gomorrah sites, Babylon on the Euphrates River in modern day Iraq, Nineveh in Northern Iraq, and Jabal Al Lawz in Saudi Arabia. Literal backpacking: Content with sleeping bag and tent on legal campsites, hostels, and or splitting hotel bills. The more the merrier. Would be great visiting Christian communities in these areas. Messianics and Protestants, maybe colleges also.
I'm in Sydney and pretty flexible on location. Happy to fly anywhere, especially to escape the scorching 50degC heat here in Jan.
As time is limited, anywhere in Europe I also don't mind. I know Greek some French and German. The NT church areas in Asia Minor. Otherwise standard places in Greece and the Mediterranean, or perhaps Germany/Bavaria, the Alpine regions, Switzerland, Northern Italy, Belgium, the wildlife in Serbia/Croatia. Maybe Scandinavia: Denmark, Sweden, Norway.
Alternatively, I may travel Australia in a 4WD or sail somewhere. But again, the heat makes this a little unwise unless in a moderate/cool climate region.
What to expect with me? Early 30s male. Experienced traveller. Cheerful and loyal companion. Passionate cook. Pints of beer and giggles. Bowls of pasta. Constant stock of muesli bars and carbs. Active site-seeing and athletic activities. Trains and buses. Cycling when possible. Scripture reading, exegesis, and theological chats. KJV, TR, and MT. Philosophical chats. Frequent whining about work and family. McGuyver navigation and survival. Photography on demand. Prayerful and faithful.
When? Fri 20th Dec (or Wed 25th Dec) I'm told I'm to take annual leave until Jan Week 1 or 2, depending.
While I believe that travel is to see people not places, also being mindful not to covet after a neighbour's property, I can't stand the silly season here in Sydney... I honestly don't have any/many people worth seeing and I can hardly tolerate them as they're unbelievers. Another Christmas party? Please, no. Not again. Thank you, but no thank you. I'd much rather be doing something purposeful, fun, educational, memorable, and meeting other believers.
[I may return to Sydney in between if work requires, but highly unlikely. I may also delay this entire vacation until the new year, at Fri 17th Jan, to coincide with the Australia Day (Mon, 27 Jan 2020) long weekend. Again, that's if work requires me to stay back, but also highly unlikely.]
Budget? AU $50 per day should be achievable if 4 or more travel together, sharing bills, taking turns cooking etc. $700 for 14 days. Though, personally I would budget for double, as a keep safe.
Sisters? Young ladies are very welcome, but would need to be living separately for appropriateness. We can meet up in the mornings for breakfast and daytime activities.
Married couples? You're very welcome, but naturally you'd best arrange your own separate accommodation etc, for rendezvous with the group as you desire.
PM me!
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