After breakfast at the Dan Panorama, we checked out of the hotel and made our way to Caesarea Maritime. It is here along the Mediterranean Sea that Caesar Augustus gave …
Fall 2019 Up to Jerusalem Tour — Day One
After a lovely breakfast buffet at the hotel, we made our way to the Ayalon Institute. In our devotional time on our bus, Dr. Jim Showers, executive director of The …
Fall 2019 Up to Jerusalem Tour — Hello from Israel!
We have landed in Israel and are already loving the mild, summertime climate here in late October. I’m Steve and I will be blogging our travels together on the Fall …
Spring 2019 Up to Jerusalem Tour — Day Nine
It’s our last full day of touring. We head home tomorrow. We’re tired but overwhelmed with all we’ve been seeing and experiencing. I am sure we’ll be processing it for …
Spring 2019 Up to Jerusalem Tour — Day Eight
Shabbat Shalom from Israel! Today is Shabbat (sabbath), a day of rest for observant Jewish people. According to Jewish religious laws, they are forbidden to do work of any kind …
Spring 2019 Up to Jerusalem Tour — Day Seven
Good morning from Jerusalem! We had the privilege of starting the day on the Mount of Olives. This is the view that we are very familiar with seeing in photos. …