We had a very busy day today here in Szarvas! After English camp and some lunch, our team had the opportunity to go and visit a historical site about an hour away. It really reminded some of us of some of the historical sites in Williamsburg, VA, complete with trails that led to different buildings and replicas of old Hungary.

First, we went inside a museum that housed a 360 degree panoramic picture that kind of told the history of Hungary's beginnings. It was pretty amazing. The picture was painted in 1894. After being really damaged during World War II, it was restored and placed back on display in 1994, commemorating its 100 year anniversary. What made the picture even more amazing was the setting that had been built underneath it that came all the way to the platform we stood on in viewing it. The landscaping was done so well that it was really hard to figure out where the painting ended and the landscape began. It was really an incredible site. The only down side was that we were forbidden to take any pictures of it! So, sorry about that. I wish we could have!

Also in that building were several show rooms that displayed different aspects of Hungary's early culture...from tools to jewelry, clothing to buildings. Also, on the top floor, we were able to visit a wax museum that housed statues of mostly Hungarian kings throughout history, as well as some other notable characters.

I only wish we didn't run out of time as we explored the outside of the museum. We saw old replicas of Hungarian huts, windmills and other buildings. It was a really neat experience. Thanks to Jerry and Marjorie, who suggested that we go there today after they had been some years back.

Tonight, the main judge in Szarvas, who attends Zsolti's church, allowed us to have near-exclusive use of the indoor community pool and spa. I think we all feel really relaxed tonight! It really did make us feel good after so much walking in the past several days!

Tomorrow I will preach at Condros church at 9:30am. Then, our whole team will attend Szarvas church at 3pm, where I will preach again. I appreciate your prayers as we share in both services!

You can follow the following link to see our pictures from today's trip to see historic Hungary: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28007240@N08/?saved=1.

I will have another update for you tomorrow or Monday!