From the Top of the Swiss Alps

I took this picture hoping to get the many contrasts of the view from the top of the Alps: the snow bank in the immediate foreground, the village of Kleine Scheidegg in the center, the glacial snow stream, the rock ledges, the green of the valley, the clouds below us, and the distant mountains.

Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe

Taj Mahal, Zurich Lake, Ice Palace Alps

summer fun

"I'm a Christian"

Malaki is almost 6 years old. He has always had a mischievous side. But tonight was a little different. We were coming home from church on a Saturday night. Malaki was quiet and said, "am I a Christian?". We all said NO! After Malaki and Mika got done talking and praying in the car, Malaki ran into the house and cried, "I am a Christian!!!!"

I remember a very familiar verse tonight. For I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes. Rom 1:16

From the computer of Paul Braddy

Suomenlinna Sea Fortress

The Suomenlinna sea fortress was founded in 1748 and is a "gem of Finland`s cultural heritage" ... It "has served as a base for the armies of Sweden, Russia and Finland.

from Richard Crocker using the HTC Touch Diamond cell phone

Ferry to a Fortress Island

from HTC Touch Diamond

Enjoying Old World Finland

We have been surprised the jeans, cowboy boots and Indians around Helsinki.

from Richard Crocker using the HTC Touch Diamond cell phone

A Finnish National Favorite and Richard's

Helsinki

Arrived after 25 hours of adventure...tired...outside our motel