We are weary pilgrims at the end of this day in which we travelled from Tiberius to Nazareth. Most of us are afflicted with sore feet and tired legs. But we are happily in the hands of the Sisters of the Rosary who are showing us splendid hospitality. So what did we do? We saw the site of the wedding at Cana and acted out the story with water and freshly squeezed pomegranate juice. On to the top of Mount Carmel and the Elijah story. To the "tel" of Megiddo (known as Armageddon to some), where 25 civilizations are stacked on top of each other from the 4th millennium BC to the 4th century BC. There is an ingenious water-fetching-during-siege system which involved, for us, climbing down 187 steps and up about 40. The photo shows those who have made the climb welcoming those who are coming through the opening. On to Nazareth and visits to two churches of the annunciation and our first mosque. We are doing so well and thoroughly enjoying each other's company.
Hello all,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that my thoughts are with you on your journey. It's so wonderful to be able to follow along through your posts and pictures. Take care!
Kate N.
Katharine, I love reading these and hearing your voice. I can still see you sitting in the front of the bus on another trip writing furiously.
ReplyDeletePat, I hope your good leg is holding up.
I think I will go for a walk today in honor of you all on this most spiritual trek.
Love to you on Valentines Day,
Bonnie Hester
Happy Valentines Day to all of the Travelers! Especially to my dear Becky. Thanks for getting me up this morning with a phone call from Nazareth.
ReplyDeleteIt is fun to keep up with you on this Blog. Next time you get a photo of Kat F tell her to smile like she is having a good time!
I will check in later.
Your Truly, Moe
Hello dear ones,
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to finally check your blog and read the wonders of your travels. I think of you often and am thrilled to see all that you are seeing thanks to Katharine's beautiful journaling. I must take this journey someday. Hearing about your site visits really enlightens familiar Biblical stories in a powerful way. You are really following in the footsteps of Jesus!
Continue to enjoy the community you have together and know that you are loved from afar. We will pray for you in worship tomorrow.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Love, Shelly (and Jeff and Sebastian)
It is amazing following your journey. How incredible to be in a place of such awesome history. Mount Carmel sounded incredible. I hope everyone's legs/feet hold up!
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa! It is a clear, bright blue sky day here in Delaware. I am thinking of you all the time. I hope you are well and feel safe. Can't wait to hear more when you get back.
Love, Fran