Over the past number of months, some have been asking about the pictures that we took while on tour in the Holy Land. The blog posts are still here, even though in the distant past, but only in the past couple of weeks were we able to complete the compilation of photos. Many of those who were with us on the pilgrimage sent in their contributions, and in the end, a copy of the complete show was shared with all the participants who requested a copy.
Here then are a few of the photos. See what you think.
Even through the fog of jetlag, day one was marked by a stop at the Jordan River. Whether or not this was truly the site of the baptism is unsure. Some say that the actual site is currently located within the territory belonging to Jordan, and is inaccessible to tourists. (Read the post for Day 1)
Day two included visits to various places all around the Sea of Galilee, beginning on the top of the Mount of the Transfiguration where the church (of the same name) is located. Of course we had to have a group shot. (Read the post for Day 2)
Day three began with a visit to the Mount of Beatitudes. Here we celebrated Mass outdoors because there was another group already celebrating Mass in the church. It was a wonderful experience, with the wind gently blowing and the sun burning away the fog that had gathered over the Sea. (Read the post for Day 3)
Travelling south from the Sea of Galilee to the city of Jerusalem, tourists must stop at Haifa, and in particular at the Baha'i gardens which provide a stunning overview of the city surrounding the immaculately manicured gardens (Read the post for Day 4)
From our base camp in Jerusalem, the tour continued, including a stop in Bethlehem, which is actually located within the Palestinian Territory. This means that tourists (and anyone else for that matter) who want to visit Bethlehem must first pass through a border check point, which itself is an experience to behold. Seeing the town of Bethlehem, and the fields nearby where the shepherds were keeping their sheep allowed us a new appreciation for how these outcasts found shelter from the scorching sun. (Read the post for Day 5)
The half-way point of our pilgrimage found us within the walls of Old Jerusalem, where we walked the Stations of the Cross. We were not however the only ones at prayer. The Old City is home to people from all over the world, all of whom come to pray in the quiet of a private moment. (Read the post for Day 6)
Here then are a few of the photos. See what you think.
Even through the fog of jetlag, day one was marked by a stop at the Jordan River. Whether or not this was truly the site of the baptism is unsure. Some say that the actual site is currently located within the territory belonging to Jordan, and is inaccessible to tourists. (Read the post for Day 1)
Day two included visits to various places all around the Sea of Galilee, beginning on the top of the Mount of the Transfiguration where the church (of the same name) is located. Of course we had to have a group shot. (Read the post for Day 2)
Day three began with a visit to the Mount of Beatitudes. Here we celebrated Mass outdoors because there was another group already celebrating Mass in the church. It was a wonderful experience, with the wind gently blowing and the sun burning away the fog that had gathered over the Sea. (Read the post for Day 3)
Travelling south from the Sea of Galilee to the city of Jerusalem, tourists must stop at Haifa, and in particular at the Baha'i gardens which provide a stunning overview of the city surrounding the immaculately manicured gardens (Read the post for Day 4)
From our base camp in Jerusalem, the tour continued, including a stop in Bethlehem, which is actually located within the Palestinian Territory. This means that tourists (and anyone else for that matter) who want to visit Bethlehem must first pass through a border check point, which itself is an experience to behold. Seeing the town of Bethlehem, and the fields nearby where the shepherds were keeping their sheep allowed us a new appreciation for how these outcasts found shelter from the scorching sun. (Read the post for Day 5)
The half-way point of our pilgrimage found us within the walls of Old Jerusalem, where we walked the Stations of the Cross. We were not however the only ones at prayer. The Old City is home to people from all over the world, all of whom come to pray in the quiet of a private moment. (Read the post for Day 6)
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