Neapolis, Phillipi,

I woke after a very good nights sleep. I am sharing a room with Andrea Prince and it is very comfortable and we are getting on very well. A delicious buffet breakfast with an assortment of Greek delights awaited us.
We piled on the bus at 8.30 sharp to Napolis our first stop of the day. We thrilled to see the beautiful seaport that Paul and his companions set foot on and from there the Gospel was first preached and spread throughout Europe.
From there we drove to the Ancient partially excavated ruins of the city of Phillipi. They were amazing!
We sang happy birthday to Steve Carroll in the arena and then our guide took us on a walking tour. Of note was the prison on the hillside that Paul and Silas would have been kept in after being beaten, put in stocks and the sound of their hymns would have resounded around for all to hear.
We then had a lovely lunch and hopped back on the bus and went to the place where Lydia would have been baptised. It was quiet, shady and reflective. It was a surreal moment.
Returning home we enjoyed another lovely meal together followed by a gelato at the local.Read more