I went in 1997. It was wonderful. My nest door neighbor works in a traveling business.{Educational Oppportunities}She goes all over the world frequently..My cost for 8 days was 490.00 I got a deal
The moment I saw the Sea of Galilee ..I was lost in the presense of God..There happened to be about 70 people in our group from all over the USA. Each day a pastor was chosen to speak a little devotional at some key sites..I was chosen to speak a 20 minute sermon at the Garden Tomb..that met a lot to me since I saw the one who came out of that tomb..
Our tour guide was a converted Muslim who new the Bible inside and out.
Lessons learned ..
A. If you see something you may want ..buy it ..you won't see it again.
B.The dinner plates are very small...we Americans eat too much..Thier food is very healthy ..like vegetarian..it's great too.
C. Watch your credit guard..they speak Hebrew and can add zeroes to your bill..I bought with cash..a few were ripped off.
The weakness of the Jews seem to be money..Israel is very poor compared to the USA..Their children are very respectful..no gangs like we have here.
D. I stayed at the top of the Mount of Olives..and along side the Sea of Galilee.
E. The entire time I sensed God's presense so strong I couldn't hardly stop crying..
You will love it..it's very rocky so wear comfortable shoes..lots of limestone. bring plenty of spending money..
With our group we got 2 free meals daily..and they were all you can eat meals..Gluttony is frowned upon..so I had to maintain myself.
.Coffee cups are only 1/2 the size of ours in the states..There were lots of different denonminations represents..they argued the whole time..not me..I shut up and drank in allI could..I got baptized in the Jordan..that was nice too.I'll load some pics .
This is me and the tour guide at the hotel on top of the Mount of Olives..
The Wailing Wall.
Who has been to the Holy Land
