Holy Land Wanderings on Monday

Today is a good day to let the pictures tell the story, so I have included photographs from the last couple of days.

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A view from our hotel overlooking the Sea of Galilee on the morning of our departure for Bethlehem.

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One of the border guards as we were entering Bethlehem.

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This was an “impromptu” worship service in a shepherd’s cave in Bethlehem.

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Jeff Badke blending in with the palestinians in Bethlehem.

 

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That night several of us went shopping and I tried on some new crocs – they didn’t quite fit.

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Milton Martin was entering into talks with John McCain. That is why he is not in the picture. I was making sure I was not going to have to negotiate for Milton’s release.

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Keith and Carla singing a duet while worshipping at the Mount of Olives.

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Standing on the Mount of Olives with Jerusalem behind us.

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Part of our group eating in a recommended local restaurant that caters to Arabs. Hummus, falafel and all the fixins’!

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Last falafel!

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A highpoint for many – a visit and prayers at the Western Wall.

It is getting late tonight so I will plan to post more pictures later.

We look forward to sharing with you more about our fatastic pilgrimage.

Peace be with you. 

1 Comment

  1. Wonderful pictures! Thanks for posting them. Sounds like you had a great trip.

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