A Bit of L.A. in Sydney

This past weekend was pretty busy in the Jung household. In addition to the ministry responsibilities, we've hosted a couple (dear friends and our East-Australia teammates from Brisbane) who came to visit Sydney for the first time. We took them sightseeing around Sydney; but most importantly, it was a blessing to have spent the weekend with them talking and sharing about the challenges and blessings of serving in a country that at first seems so similar to our home country, but in actuality is so incredibly different. It was especially encouraging to have had their presence at our Sunday Night meeting at home as we had a couple who had come to our meeting for the first time this weekend.

The lovely couple

Attempting to watch the Sydney Christmas Parade

On the busy streets of Sydney CBD

Resting on the journey from the CBD to Circular Quay

Then when they left, we went to watch the L.A.Galaxy (with Beckham) play against Sydney FC. This was our first time at Telstra Stadium at the Sydney Olympic Park, and my first time watching a soccer match at the actual stadium. It was pretty exciting to see so many fans. Of course, although the majority of the crowd was cheering for Sydney FC, the 80,000+ crowd turned up to watch Beckham. I'm not a huge fan of his, and although L.A. Galaxy lost 5-2, it was an exciting match. I love watching soccer! What a relaxing way to end a busy week!

The stadium a half hour before the start of the game


Nerdy soccer fans


Profile of "the" key player


Beckham and Donovan

Note: Poor quality of the last four photos due to dying old digital camera. Left the good camera at home.