Day 9: Free Day!
The last day in Jerusalem was a free day. The pilgrims, now tourists,  had the day to explore, shop or just sleep. Many of us visited the upscale Mamilla Mall. …
Day 8: Israel Museum, Eucharist, & Good Byes
On the last day of our pilgrimage, we visited the Israel Museum where there is a replica of Jerusalem in 66 CE. The highest point, the Temple Mount, encloses the…
Day 7: David’s Tomb, Western Wall, Temple Plaza
We visited the Temple Mount Plaza to see the Dome of the Rock, the mosque that was built where the first and second Jewish temples originally stood. Currently (since Sept…
Day 6: Floating in the Dead Sea
Who knew that a columbarium (aka dovecote) was a place for pigeons? In Masada there were 3 columbaria housing pigeons for messaging, food and fertilizer (what birds do best). Masada,…
Day 6: Masada – Herod the Great’s Palace
A view of the ancient "snake path" (winding) that goes to the top of Masada--the site of Herod the Great's palace in the Judaean desert. Â Masada has a rich and…