God is so good! I've made it back safely to Sweden once more. It was a long trip (36+ hours) but I've made it safe and sound. Its especially good to be back now that I know my way around town and a little of what to expect. Here's a short recap of my journey to Växjö:
1. Flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt, Germany (10+ hours)
2. Layover in Frankfurt (4+ hours)
3. Train from Frankfurt to Köln, Germany (2+ hours)
4. Layover in Köln, Germany (6+ hours)
3. Overnight train from Köln, Germany to Copenhagen, Denmark (11+ hours)
4. Train from Copenhagen, Denmark to Växjö, Sweden (2+ hours)
So yes, it was definitely a lengthy journey, but it was at least comfortable. On the overnight train I was booked in a private sleeper car and caught some much needed of zzzzz's. There was even a cabin steward who brought me breakfast in bed...yummy! I also met another young lady from Mexico traveling all over Europe by herself. We chatted for a few hours to pass the time in Köln and it was nice to finally speak to someone in English. I even offered to cook her some tacos if she came to visit me in Växjö but unfortunately all the trains were booked solid.
Once my train arrived in Växjö my good friend from church called (talk about perfect timing) and offered to pick me up from the train station. I had an easy transition from the train station to my dorm and thank goodness, I had over 100 pounds of luggage!!! I actually think I pulled a muscle in my arm from my heavy bags, but I'm all healed now.
So I'm back in my same room (I'll put some updated pictures up soon, now that I have furniture) and ready to get back in the swing of things. Unfortunately, I've already missed 3 weeks of school waiting for my residence permit extension, but I'm not worried...I can handle it. Please continue to keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
PS: Here's my mailing address once more:
Rhianna Aaron
Stallvägen 24:87
Växjö, Sweden
SE-352 56
