Day four (June 13th) saw us on the bus bright and early, leaving our Tiberias hotel to experience the Sea of Galilee. We started our day with a visit to the ancient boat, found preserved some years ago, in the mud of Galilee and now, carefully bolted together, kept in a climate-controlled space at the… Continue reading Israel Trip – Day 4 (Sea of Galilee)
Our last visit of the day was to Magdala. This is the site of an archeological dig which has unearthed an early synagogue as well as more remains of ancient life. It is also famous for being the city that Mary Magdalene was from. A beautiful church (Duc In Altum: “Put out into the deep”)… Continue reading Israel Trip – Day 3 (Magdala)
After Caesarea we left the coast, turning north and ascending Mt. Carmel to Muhraka, the site where Elijah fought the 400 prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:30). At a quiet spot, Sara Lee read the story from the Bible, then we took in the vista seen from a viewing platform above the church on the… Continue reading Israel Trip – Day 3 (Mt. Carmel & Megiddo)
On day three (June 12) we hit the ground running. After an early breakfast, we boarded the bus with all our luggage and were on the road by 8:00 a.m. Our first stop was Caesarea Maritima (or Caesarea by the Sea—a port built by Herod). As our itinerary explained: “Here Pontius Pilate had his base,… Continue reading Israel Trip – Day 3 (Caesarea Maritima)
A bucket-list trip Earlier this year, I went on a trip of a lifetime. Visiting Israel has been on my bucket list for decades. My husband and I finally got there with a group from our church earlier this month. We left Vancouver June 10, toured June 11-18 and finished with a conference (Jerusalem Encounter)… Continue reading Israel Trip – 1
Violet Nesdoly 