Saying goodbye is rarely easy...so let's stick with "See you later!" (L'hitra'ot, in Hebrew.) This is moving day from north to south, which means a good deal of time on the bus. For some, it is needed rest after several days of lots of walking! The weather has been absolutely perfect during our trip, but …
A year ago, a wonderful group of tour guests journeyed with me to Israel and wonderful memories were made! There are many reasons we are grateful for that, not the least of which is it serves as a way to "visit" Israel while the war with Hamas continues. Our February 2024 trou group would be …
Continue reading Floating in the Dead Sea, then Up to Jerusalem!
It is never easy to say goodbye to the Galilee area. So much of Jesus' ministry occurred within that area and so many great memories are created there. But alas, we've still got much to see and experience, so the Kinneret (another name for the Sea of Galilee) disappears in the rearview mirror as we …
Continue reading From the Galilee in the North to En Gedi in the South
One of the most enjoyable events on our Israel tours is mudding and floating in the Dead Sea! At over 430 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest surface on planet earth. Nestled on the border between Israel and Jordan, water flows into it from the Sea of Galilee to the north. …
Continue reading Reflections from Our Israel Tour: Mudding and Floating in the Dead Sea
Looking for the Blessed Hope 