What should you do when you have multiple days in port? Should you maximize your time on land or divide your time between exploring and enjoying life aboard the cruise ship? The first step is to list all of your available options. … [Read more...]
Q & A with Jacob Firsel, Author of Go To Galilee
Today, I am going to interview Jacob Firsel, the author of Go To Galilee: A Travel Guide For Christian Pilgrims. I will also offer a book giveaway. I had the pleasure of meeting Jacob in 2008. Jacob was our private tour guide when my husband and I traveled for a week and a … [Read more...]
Hamat Teverya National Park- An Historical Gem in the Galilee
History abounds in the Galilee. Consider a brief stop at Hamat Teverya National Park, an historical gem in the Galilee. The site is adjacent to the Sea of the Galilee. As we walked from the parking lot, Jacob Firsel, our private guide, pointed out the low water level. The docks … [Read more...]
A Taste of Israel- Machane Yehuda Market
Where can you go in any city to witness an authentic atmosphere? The answer is simple, the marketplace. In London, we visited Borough Market. In Jerusalem, we meandered through the Mechane Yehuda Market located between Jaffa and Agripas Streets. This shuk (pedestrian only … [Read more...]
Stroll Through the Billy Rose Art Garden at the Israel Museum
Under a canopy of gray clouds, we strolled through the Billy Rose Art Garden at the Israel Museum. Unlike our first visit (1993) with 4 children in tow, we were able to take our time looking at this impressive collection of some of the finest outdoor sculptures of the 20th … [Read more...]
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