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Israel

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Having fun at DFW airport before boarding our plane to Frankfurt Departing in Frankfurt, Germany Love the pink blanket, Jeff...so macho.
Getting ready to board the plane for Tel Aviv Aww, isn't that special? No personal space in Europe.
Hanging out in Frankfurt Now that's a Texas-sized rice crispie treat! View of Tel Aviv from the airport
Hebrew is really hard to read! Just cleared customs and ready to go! We're finally in Israel! Yay!
The train First view of the city of Tel Aviv Tel Aviv is a modern city with approximately 3 million people living there today
One of the older streets taken from the tour bus Tel Aviv shops/restaurants Jaffa port
Ancient city of Jaffa (or Joppa in biblical times) View looking out towards the Mediterranean Sea Love the smooth limestone steps and the lighting...beautiful place
View down the steps looking out towards the sea More from Jaffa Jaffa
Greek Orthodox church in Jaffe...one of the only churches that points towards Rome instead of pointing towards the East The old, narrow city streets of Jaffa The old city of Jaffa is one of the most ancient cities in the world
Jeff and Echo Old city area of Jaffa Sign says it all
Our first look at the sea...this is the port from where Jonah sailed on his fateful and famous journey. The boats at Jaffa Port Look, it's me and Gary. ;)
The city of Tel Aviv at night Streets of Jaffa Gary in his lovely and fashionable yellow tour cap
Getting a better look at the skyline and the ocean...loving it! Jaffa Catholic Church from the back Front of the old Catholic church in Jaffa
Gorgeous night!
Dinner wasn't the best, but those pastries were good...hehe. Netanya at night. Small market in Netanya
Pedestrian area/square in Netanya where we had dinner after dinner. Lighted palm trees Pizza!
To my delight, they have gelato in Israel...oh yeah...total goodness! Okay, it's too dark, but Gary and I walked along the Mediterranean Sea on the way back to the hotel. It was a gorgeous view at night, but a bit too dark for my camera.
Morning view of the Mediterranean Sea in Netanya Ahhh...love it!
Outside walls of the ancient theatre built by Herod the Great in Caesarea Ancient harbor area of Caesarea Gary and John at the dedicatory inscription that references Pontius Pilate
Our tour guide, Geoff The view from Herod's Palace area Gary playing Samson.
Herod's olympic-sized swimming pool Closer look at the ocean and old harbor area
The track and arena where they used to have Chariot races So beautiful! The chamber room where they believe Paul met Herod. Paul spent two years imprisoned in Caesarea.
The remains of the great theatre An old sarcophagus A closer view of the theatre. They would host plays, concerts, and maritime battles here. For the battles, they would fill the lower area with water, and they had small ships on the water. The theatre can seat approx. 4K people
Entrance to the theatre We couldn't resist getting on stage and doing a little acting.
Jeff decided to preach and Echo was backing him up. Underneath the stage area are the dressing rooms
Getting ready for curtain call Gary was fixing his make-up. :) Halls and walkways inside the theatre
Remnants of ancient Caesarea A few of the old roman statues they found when escavating the site Jeff and his statue
Gary and Echo racing to get back to the bus...don't leave me!!! The old Roman aqueducts that brought water into the city of Caesarea. The city had about 50K residents during the time of Jesus Looking at the Mediterranean Sea through the aqueduct
Love the ocean. Oh yeah...speedos are so hawt!
Model of Megiddo, an ancient city in northern Israel's Jezreel valley. There are 25 layers of cities built here dating back to King Ahab and Solomon. Remains of the city walkways and steps leading up to Megiddo The outer gate at Megiddo. Built in Solomon's time.
Waiting at the gate Inside Megiddo
The city on the mountain is Nazareth and the valley is Armageddon. Jeff showing us his best side. The old temple area in Megiddo. The large circular area is the altar where they would make the sacrifices
The mountain in the middle of the picture is believed to be the mount of transfiguration, Mt Tabor. Valley of Armageddon
An old grain silo in Megiddo. Gary and his chariot Ancient stables
Petting his horse Reading from the word series, part one Oh no...look what Gary started!
Descending the steps to enter the area where the water was brought into the city More steps -- 183 to be exact In the tunnels where the water used to be stored
Gary and Tina in the old cistern Signs are in Hebrew, Arabic, and English An old family tomb with the rolling stone
Lunch!!! A view of the Valley of Armageddon from Mt. Carmel Looking out at the mountains of Samaria from the top of Mount Carmel. This is where Elijah had the contest with the prophets of Baal.
Reading from the word series, part two Gary and the olive trees
Recreation of the old city of Nazareth. One of the sheepherders Entering one of the recreated tombs
Trying it on for size Remains of an ancient vineyard and wine press area. Our tour guide was standing in the area where the juice would be collected after the stomping of the grapes Crosses in Nazareth
Demonstrating the process of turning olives into olive oil in ancient times. First, the olives are crushed by a large stone. A donkey would pull the stone around. The crushed parts of the olives would then be placed into flattened baskets and a plate would be lowered on top of them by this heavy oak wood to press out the oil. City of Nazareth
Demonstrating the trade of Joseph and Jesus Weaving a blanket from sheep's wool A recreation of the synagogue in Nazareth during the time of Jesus
Explaining how the elders and Jesus would have taught in the synagogue. City rooms Reading the word series, part three
Fresh squeezed pomegranate juice anyone? Walking the streets of Nazareth An old Franciscan church in Nazareth...near the spot where they believe Jesus performed his first miracle, changing water into wine.
Reading the story of Jesus' first miracle There was a wedding being performed in the church this evening. Gates of the church in Nazareth
Streets of Tiberias at night. This is where we're spending night #2. On the right is the Sea of Galilee Boats and restaurants in the Sea of Galilee Streets in Tiberias
Recreating the famous scene from Titanic. Near, far, where ever you are! Shopping!
The Sea of Galilee Tiberius Our cruise ship for the morning
The Sea of Galilee! I'm on a boat y'all Looking back at Tiberius from the Sea of Galilee
Raising the American flag and singing the national anthem Golan Heights Tiberius
This one is for you, Georgia! Reading the word I'm the king of the world Just like Leo. If you're on the shore, you're not like me, oh.
Doing a little traditional dancing Joining the fun The area where they think Jesus may have walked on the water during the storm
This ain't seaworld, it's as real as it gets... Traveling buddies Coming into the port
The mount of beatitudes Rules, we don't need no stinkin rules...see next picture Oh yeah...to the top
And sliding back down Inside joke Area where they believe Jesus taught and gave the sermon about the beatitudes
Overlooking the Sea of Galilee Church on Mt. Beatitude Outside view of the church
Hidden disco...oh yeah. How about some more hidden disco?
Staying alive...staying alive...hidden disco. Tallest mountain in Israel, Mt. Hermon.
Remains of the pagan temples built on the mouth of the cave. This is where they think Jesus took the disciples when He asked them "who do you say that I am?" Some of the remains of the temples and carvings in the rock
And now for some hidden disco Looking back at the temple ruins
Caption anyone? Large dradel on sand. You would spin the dradel and it would imprint a verse from the Bible in the sand. Waterfall, and the beginning of the Jordan River
Hidden disco, Laura style Oh no...busted!! Gary does some more hidden dancing
Tony and his better half ;) Bro. Rigdon photo bombing our picture There, that's more like it
Randy, Holly and Pastor Rigdon Loved the medieval castle on the top of the hill. It was to protect the road into Damascus. The view from the spot where we ate lunch
Fish, anyone? Post-lunch hidden disco Capernum, the home town of Jesus. These are the remains of some of the homes from the time of Jesus.
The synagogue in Capernum from the Byzantine time period   
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Location: Tel Aviv, Netanya, Caesarea, Capernum, Tiberius, Nazareth


2 Responses to “Israel”

  1. # Israel: Day One | From the Inside Outon Oct 31st 2010 at 2:05 pm

    [...] For more pictures from day one, visit the Israel Album. [...]

  2. # Israel: Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, Armegeddon, and Nazareth | From the Inside Outon Nov 2nd 2010 at 2:51 pm

    [...] The aqueducts that brought fresh water into Ceasarea. In the days of Jesus approx. 50K people lived there. On the other side of the aqueducts is the Mediterranean Sea. For more picts, check out the Israel album. [...]

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