Well, it’s been awhile since I have traveled to foreign lands, and I had forgotten how odd it can be! We left Arkansas on Tuesday morning and now its suddenly Thursday morning! Actually, as this picture was taken, it was 230 in the morning Israel time. We were both wide awake , ready to get something done. I suspect later in the day, we will both be ready to fall asleep. That is the nature of jet lag!
We are excited to begin the “official” tour today, and have a event packed 10 days coming up. So far the most exciting thing has occurred in the Little Rock Airport, when my laptop kept alarming, so I was selected for additional very “thorough” screening. Did I say very thorough? Only a proctologist would be more thorough than that TSA guy. Just saying.
So, here we are day two, or one, or something. I suppose it doesn’t really matter.
Supper was really good last night here at the Leonardo Plaza Hotel in Netanya. Netanya is more or less a suburb of Tel Aviv, so by all intents and purposes we are in Tel Aviv. That was an interesting trip into the city. Apparently the population of Tel Aviv is about a half million, but well over a million actually work in the city. There was LOTS of traffic.
Back to supper! It was very good overall. It was a buffet just full of various Middle Eastern and Israeli foods. Lot’s of chicken, which is always a winning proposition. The salad bar was truly outstanding! I will have more detail on the food as I learn what some of the food items actually are!
We have our first full day today, led by our Driver Awad, and our guide Moshe. Moshe(Moses) has already assured us that we won’t wander the desert for the duration of our trip. On our agenda for today(This was copied right off the Facebook page of our Tour Leader, Brother Neal Clark):
Well today we began our Tour of the Promise Land, we plan to Visit Caesarea By The Sea, The Ancient Water Aqueducts,The Mediterranean Sea ,then on to Mt Carmel Where Elijah killed the prophet of Baal, The River Kishon ,Visit The Valley of Megiddo,Solomon’ Stables, We are planning to a Falefal for Lunch today ,then on to Nazareth, The Beautiful Jezreel Valley, The Brow of the Hill, Cana of Galilee ,Horns of Hetton , we Continue on our journey through the Mountains of Galilee to our Hotel on the Banks of the Beautiful Sea of Galilee at Tiberius for Dinner & Over Night !!
That’s all for now, dear readers. As I wake up randomly in the middle of the night, I am sure there will be more!
March 1, 2017 at 23:10
Nice Wally! Yeah that time change is a real kick. By the time you get used to it it will be time to leave. 😉 I really enjoyed the breakfasts out there, full of seafood and interesting salads. I guess you’ll see that soon.
Day one sounds fabulous, enjoy!
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March 2, 2017 at 04:06
Breakfast was great!
May write some notes on it later
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March 2, 2017 at 07:20
Reblogged this on Talmidimblogging.
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March 2, 2017 at 07:26
Thanks brother Vincent!
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March 2, 2017 at 09:14
You’re very welcome Brother Wally 😎 Hope you are enjoying your time in the Holy Land 🙏
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March 2, 2017 at 09:40
Today was great
Still working on the whole time change thing lol. Been half sleepy all afternoon
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March 2, 2017 at 11:19
Gotta be frustrating 😣
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March 2, 2017 at 12:15
Eh, pray for tonight, that sleep will be a full night my brother.
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March 2, 2017 at 15:32
Will do Brother Wally 😎
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March 2, 2017 at 08:53
That is the exact itinerary that we followed on Day 1. Enjoy the Falefal.
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March 2, 2017 at 08:54
Falafel was good…different lol
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March 2, 2017 at 12:13
I usually get a lamb falafel. You can also find them in Muslim neighborhoods in the States.
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March 2, 2017 at 12:14
Well, we don’t have any Muslim neighborhoods in Arkansas LOL. I have just had the hummus one and liked it. Lamb would be good, too.
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March 2, 2017 at 10:18
Have fun and be ye careful Wally! Looking forward to hearing about your journey!
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March 2, 2017 at 10:37
Thanks Andy!
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March 2, 2017 at 10:54
Wally, I hope they have some decent java for you over there!
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March 2, 2017 at 20:46
Praying for a safe trip. Sure enjoy your reports. Makes us think of our trip back in 1977. I know things have changed since then, but not the places where Jesus walked. How are the women making it with the food. Eugene and Charlene
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March 2, 2017 at 20:53
Heyyyyyyyyy. How cool to see you on here! Well, you know Heather is a little bit of a picky eater and Donna too. Me and Rickey are pretty adventurous, though.
Yesterday, we went to the brow of the Hill, where they were going to toss Jesus over for the things he preached in his first time at the Synagogue. It was pretty startling to realize he had stood in that very place. It make is all seem even more real than I already know that it is.
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March 3, 2017 at 11:01
I’m behind but wow nice to see you in Israel!
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March 3, 2017 at 11:13
Don’t worry my friend. I haven’t read anything in three days myself
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March 3, 2017 at 11:16
LOL
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