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We had long flight and a great landing in to Tel Aviv. The turbulance was exciting, especially when it hits in the middle of a stroll and I about fell into a row of sleeping passengers. I sat next to the matriarch of the trip, 96 year young Dorothy Tyler, and got a kiss when we landed (maybe I stole it). In the photo we are heading to pick up our luggage.
We were met by our guide Yair and we took a bus ride up to the Sea of Galilee to our hotel at Ein Gev. The ride was beautiful with the moon seemingly rising over every hill. When we descended in to the Jordan Valley the moon was shining off of the Sea of Galilee. It was quite the heavenly welcome. They had supper ready for us and it was fantastic. However, I think my colleague Matt makes much better hummus.
Everyone is in good spirits. Father Dan is reminding us to be flexible and go with the flow.
Tomorrow we are taking a boat ride over to Capernaum. Forecast is for upper 70's. :)
Super! Wish I was there. Checked out the kibbutz web site. Wish I was there. Weather here is super cold.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the pictures. I think Father Dan is a wise man.... flexibility in this instance would be rather important. Keep an eye on those youngsters! Sue from Grove City
ReplyDeleteThis is fun following your experience. Did Diane Crawford like the flight? You are missing the coldest weather of the winter!
ReplyDeleteRuth Crowley
Thank you for the effort in keeping this account of events...wonderful to follow my parents travels (Randy & Diane Crawford).
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Glad everyone is having a great time so far. It is freezing cold back here in Wooster. Mom (Terri Honza), Triway Junior High sends their prayers and thoughts. Have a blast! Pat
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the updates. Really enjoy hearing of your travels --- Prayers & Peace -Mary (Wooster)
ReplyDeleteThanks, for giving us a window to your tour. Tell Nancy & Joe, their son said "have a great time."
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear from you! Can't wait to see updates! Thinking of you. Linda W
ReplyDeleteWe are so glad everyone is having a good time. Mom (Terri Honza), our prayers and thoughts are with you all the way from here in southern Illinois. Have fun and can't wait to hear about your trip. Jeff, Sarah, Ben and Libby.
ReplyDeleteI am very happy for Randy and Diane to get this experience after all the hard work they do for others...........MD Crawford
ReplyDeleteWell it is currently 2 °F with the windchill and still snowing! Enjoy the weather and have a great trip! Everyone sends their thoughts and prayers! XOXO
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!! We are SO EXCITED FOR YOU!
ReplyDeleteWill follow you daily. The Lent's
Glad you all made it there safe and sound. Weather here is sub zero with worse numbers tomorrow and more snow. What a fine leader you have in Father Dan. Such a wise and caring man of God. Barb, the choir misses you already but tonight's weather has evening schools and events cancelled anyway so we wouldn't have had practice. I hope you are enjoying yourself, I know how much you were looking forward to going. Thanks to you Dave for giving us a window into your travels. My prayers are with all of you.
ReplyDeleteDeb Mosier
The Marianne & David Bricker family wishes you all the best. How fun to follow your journey this way. When can we sign up for you next trip there, Fr. Dan?
ReplyDeleteThe scuttlebut in Israel is that the next trip might be to Greece to follow the footsteps of Paul. That's where Dorothy Tyler wants to go.
ReplyDeleteTo Dorothy Tyler...your enthusiasm for life is so exciting to see. Are you kissing a lot of men?!!!
ReplyDeleteMaddie & Megan would like to give a loving shout out to their Grandma Terri (Honza) and friends Barb Hufford and Fernand Cox. We are thinking a lot about all of you and we know back home how much this trip means to you. Enjoy, and we can't wait to see you when you return.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear my Grandma (Dorothy Tyler) is getting some love on the trip. I can imagine the smile that followed the kiss! She and her smile are missed at home.
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