Our First Tour Day did not Disappoint

The first actual tour day is in the books! As planned, we opted for a bit of a late start, allowing jetlagged travelers an extra hour of sleep. Everyone is doing well and we are already seeing the group come together as "family." After a hearty breakfast, we made our way from our hotel in …

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Welcome to Israel!

I will never tire of the greeting that awaits visitors pouring into baggage claim at Ben Gurion International Airport! Welcome to Israel! Our Phoenix group was met by our guide, Aly, and our other tour guests who flew separately from other parts of the world. There were mixed emotions as we lamented the cancellation of …

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The Anticipation Grows…

At the time of this post, our tour group is enroute to Israel. The journey for most began in Phoenix AZ where 19 of us boarded a connecting flight to San Francisco, then caught our overnight flight to Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, we have other tour mates traveling from South Africa, the UK, Canada, California, Colorado, …

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First Leg of the Journey is Done…but Not without Complications

The Phoenix group arrived safely in San Francisco and we are now awaiting the long haul to Tel Aviv. Enroute, we're also connected to other group member traveling from other destinations. Though some flights have gone smoothly, we have group members who have encountered difficulties. One faced weather delays but was able to make a …

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