"Run for your lives! But carefully."

Oh, Iveta.

So! It's been awhile since I updated last. Well, the other day we had a lecture in Amsterdam by this woman from an organization called Women on Waves. Basically, it's an organization started in 1999 by the woman who spoke to us. She and some other people go to countries where abortion is illegel and anchor the boat off-shore in international waters where they fall under the jurisdiction of Ducth law. Then they perform abortions on the ship. They've only had three campaigns in Portugal, Ireland, and Poland. The idea is not to give an abortion to every person who needs one . . . it's more to get the debate started again. And they have become an international phenomenon and gotten abortion back on legislation in all three countries. While I am still kind of in the middle on abortion (I can see both sides of the debate), I certainly admire the founder's ability to have an idea and put into action--and it actually have a huge impact. It was an incredible lecture.

So! I started writing this blog in Utrecht! I can't believe it's been so long since I have updated! I am in London now, of course. The lectures here have been awesome, the best of any country we've been to. We had one from Del laGrace Volcano, who is a photographer dealing with transgender/transexuals and so-called hermaphrodites. Del was really interesting. Anyway, I can't write much, as normal. I will be in London another week, then at Taize! My trip is almost over. :(

Jennifer