After a very hectic and fast pace through Israel, we needed a little R&R. I booked three nights at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah. I booked this using my $200 credit for Fine Hotels and Resorts from Amex. I used 40,000 Amex points and the room for 3 nights was $265 total. They upgradedContinue reading “Relaxing in Dubai”
Monthly Archives: May 2023
Our Last Day Touring Israel
We began our day at the Garden Tomb where some believe Christ was intombed. It was a lovely place, peaceful and serene, but as our guide said maybe not his tomb. The Garden surrounding the area was lovely. The area by the cave is where they think Jesus was crucified. This was all within theContinue reading “Our Last Day Touring Israel”
The Western Wall and Bethlehem
We began our tour today in the Rabbinical Tunnels which led us through the construction of the Temple Mount and their water system and the inner side of the Western Wall. Our tour guide explained how of the tunnel is in continuation of the Western Wall and is located under buildings of the Muslim QuarterContinue reading “The Western Wall and Bethlehem”
Qumran Caves
After our visit to Masada, we headed to the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Qumran was established during the Hellenistic Period c.134-104BC and remained inhabited up until c.68BC. The Essenes Jewish sect lived here in isolation as a communal monastery-like community without owning any personal property. The sect is thought toContinue reading “Qumran Caves”
Masada
We woke to another beautiful day in Israel, overlooking the Dead Sea. Our first stop today is Masada, a fortress on top of a mountain used by King Herod. From a distance we could see Masada, majestically against the wispy clouds. As we approached Masada, the plateau and some structures were noticeable. We took aContinue reading “Masada”
Heading towards the Dead Sea
We woke to a beautiful sunrise over the Sea of Galilee. We had a delicious breakfast. The fruit was fresh especially the melon. At the buffet, they had a honeycomb to get fresh honey. Our first stop today is the Jordan River where several of our travelers will be baptized. It was a serene siteContinue reading “Heading towards the Dead Sea”
Beginning Our Journey Back in Time
We woke early this morning to begin our first day exploring Israel with Pilgrim Tours. This is really our first tour where we will be with a large group for 7 days. Our guide, Roman, is insightful but also humorous. There are 46 people on our tour so let’s see how this goes. After breakfastContinue reading “Beginning Our Journey Back in Time”
Our Travels Continue
We woke early for breakfast and we were on the road by 7:45, but I was able to photograph the morning as the sun was rising! We traveled for about an hour to Dan which was up near the northern border. We could see Lebanon from an outlook. It was only about two miles away.Continue reading “Our Travels Continue”
A Beautiful Day in Netanya
We had reservations for two days at the Vert Lagoon before our tour was to begin this evening. We started off with a delicious breakfast – Mediterranean style. After breakfast we took a two mile walk along the promenade by the beach stopping to take in the beautiful coastline. My foot is much better butContinue reading “A Beautiful Day in Netanya”
Off the Ship and Onto Dry Land
Our last day at sea was relaxing, as we played card’s with Sandy and Scott and had coffee with some new friends. It was time to say goodbye to our waiters and cabin steward. Ketut, our cabin steward, was the best we ever had. Everyday in the morning and evening he filled the ice bucketContinue reading “Off the Ship and Onto Dry Land”
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