Salty coast of the dead seaJerusalem old cityJewish University, Albert Einstine was one of the first professors, today in the top 100 schools world wideRebuilt Jewish temple in the old cityDome of the RockWailing WallPraying for peace in IsraelChurch of the Holy SepulchreKing Davids tombSite of the Last Supper. Olive branches represent 3 major religions living in peace (hopefuly someday)Tabernacle being built to prepare for the Feast of Tabernacles to host Jews from all over the world for a week of praise and fellowshipTemple above King David’s TombChurch at the site of Mary’s resting placeMary’s resting siteWall around the Old CitySite of the Golden Gate where Jesus entered JerusalemChurch of Agony, the site where Jesus came to pray after the Last SupperFacade depicts the Roman leaders as ignorant and blind (left) and the humble poor followers of Jesus (right)Jesus telling His disciples not the fight the peple of JerusalemJesus praying in agonyJuda’s kissPraying at the wailing wallOldest Jewish cemetery in JerusalemOlive treeJerusalem cross representing the wounds of JesusKilling time in the airport….Africa here we come!Wailing wall
Old Jordan military base at the dead seaWhite nun in prayer at the milk grottoone of the entrances of the Nativity church (Greek orthodox side)birth place of Jesus ChristPalestinian Israeli security wallJerusalem datesRuins of the ancient city of JerichoSite where the prophet Elisha blessed the spring waterTaking a ride on “shoosh” the camel at sea levelBedwin city of traditional desert dwellersLove our apt. We can make home cooked meals!Wading in the river Jordanfamous baptismal site on river JordanThe sea of GalileeSite where Josephs carpentry was found (possibly his house) Now the site of St. Josephs ChurchStriking a pose on umbrella laneMosaic gift given the Church of Annunciation from JapanDeserted Jordan bunker at the Dead SeaCisterns on the side of MasadaWater storageShot of Jerusalem from BethlehemSt Catherines (Roman Catholic church at the nativity site)Entarence into Nativity ChurchWall of JerichoRuins of a Mikveh (Jewish bath) in St. JosephsMary’s home in NazarethMasadaChurch of Annunciation (Mary’s home)Replica of Herod’s palace on MasadaMasada hot bath flooringDoor of the Church of AnnunciationOriginal plaster from the Masada bath houseWhat Masada bath house would have looked likeMt. where Armageddon is said to take placeStorage stalls at Masada (more than enough food for 900 exiles to live for 7 years)Jafa street empty on SabbathTel Aviv at night“Shakshuka” spicy Israeli chili with poached eggs…delicious!Tel Aviv recycling centerTel Aviv sunsetmodel of MasadaMoon-like white sand dunesBeach gymTel Aviv work outMade it to IsraelCave where the Angle Gabriel appeared multiple times to the Sheppard’sMemorial for the children killed by Herod as he was seeking to kill JesusPlace where the Angle Gabrielle told Joseph to flee Israel and escape King HerodMilk Grotto where Mary hid to feed Jesus on the way to EgyptOriginal mosaic flooring in the Church of the NativitySite of the Manger where Jesus was placed after His birthPalestinean compound in JerichoPalestinean compound in JerichoCaves in the hills of Jericho where the two spies observed the promise landCity of JerichoByzantine map of ancient JerusalemModel of the city of JerichoCyprus tree the tax collector climbed to see JesusPossible site for the baptism of JesusStatue of PeterThe Sea of Galilee at Peters houseStar of David found on the temple next to Peters homeTemple next to Peter’s housePeter’s home and site of some of the first Christian gatherings after Jesus’ deathAlter on the site where Jesus fed 5000 from 2 fish and 5 loaves of breadAncient olive press for making olive oilStatue of JoshephMosaic given to the Church of Annunciation from the USAGift from the USAEggplant SammichWall of the Old City of JerusalemStations of the crossSt. 1 Pilate condemns Jesus to deathDepiction of the crown of thorns on the ceiling of the Chapel at St. 1-2St. 2 Jesus picks up the crossThe Roman soldiers play a game…the winner gets to rip the robes of the King of the JewsSt. 2St. 3 Jesus falls for the first timeSt. 4 Jesus meets MarySandal mosaic where Jesus stood with MarySt. 5 Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the crossSt 6St. 6 Veronica wipes the sweat from Jesus’ faceSt 8 Jesus meets the weeping women of JerusalemSt. 9 Jesus falls for the 3rd time. This is the rock He leaned on to brace HimselfSt 11 Jesus is nailed to the crossSt 12 Jesus is crucified and dies on the crosssCrack in the rock from the earthquake following Jesus deathSt. 14 Jesus tomb at the Holy Sepulchre (entrance)fragment of the rock used to seal Jesus’ tombTomb in the Holy SepulchreEntrance to the Garden Tomb with ramp for the covering boulderInside the Garden Tomb