Work trip to Croatia

Last weekend I was able to travel to Croatia to help our SEND team missionaries there with a design project. I left for Zagreb, Croatia Thusday, April 6, and returned Monday afternoon April 10. Marc did a wonderful job of playing single dad, and Drew and he had a great time being boys while I was away. My brief view of Croatia is that it is a beautiful country. I wasn’t able to see much of it as most of my time there was spent meeting with the current camp staff to get an idea of what they need and measuring the existing facility. What I did get to see of Zagreb seamed as if they their infrastructure is a bit more advanced than Sofia. I actually saw paved walking trails with curb cuts that didn’t look as if they would trip you when running on them and parks with play equipment that didn’t look dangerous. They also have a new Tram design that is accessible at street level (rather than having to go up two steps upon entering) and are air conditioned!

The camp is located just outside Zagreb in Severin na Kupi, Croatia and the primary facility consists of a house that has been added on to to accommodate the camp. The quaint building has a pleasant exterior and is in a beautiful setting, but while currently comfortable and clean, it lacks character and an overall scheme and vision for how their existing space can be used. Other issues include that the kitchen and dining space currently are not functional for the camps growing needs. Who knew that we would come all the way over here for me to be working on AutoCAD?!? The camp exists to evangelize and disciple Croatians and to provide a Missionary Camp to the MK’s of this region. The plan will consist of an immediate plan to rework the kitchen and dining area, some of which will hopefully be able to be incorporated before the next camping season. The rest of the plan will consist of a phased plan to rework areas of the existing building as money is raised for the project. It is an exciting reminder that God creates each of us with unique gifts and you will use them in the most unexpected places! I am excited to be able to help them with their vision of creating a more comfortable place for the campers to learn and grow.

(by the way, if you know of someone looking to sell, at a reasonable price, AutoCAD 2000 or newer- please have them contact us via email. I will need to update my version so that the drawings I do will be able to be opened by others if needed.)