We left Jerusalem and traveled north to Tiberius that lies on the Sea of Galilee. Many miracles were performed here including the the loaves and the fishes and the Mount of Beatitudes looks out over Galilee. We have enjoyed the slower pace here since we have been on a tight schedule up until now. We are staying in the Ron Beach Hotel right on the sea. The church owns a building that houses the branch here in Tiberius. Dean and Susan Madsen who are from North Logan are a service couple under the direction of the BYU Jerusalem Center. Dean is serving as the branch president. They can't do proselyting of any kind. We attended a school graduation in Nazareth where Dean led an ensemble of Jr High age kids since Dean's background is in music.
A highlight of Tiberius was the opportunity to attend sacrament meeting in the very small branch of about 20 people. The chapel looks out over Galilee so partaking of the sacrament with that in the background will be one of those unforgettable moments.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Five Days in Jerusalem
Well, we have tried to download photos or video but have had no luck on the motel computers.
But, we have spent 5 full days in the city of Jerusalem, literally walking the streets that Jesus walked. We have had a fantastic guide in Jim Kearl, Laura Larsen's brother. He's the director for the Jerusalem Center so has been coming here for 20+ years. It's been a real treat for us. We visited the Western wall (wailing wall) a couple of times and the last time we actually walked right up to the wall and were amazed at what goes on at that spot with the Jews, we walked through Hezekiah's tunnel with water up to our knees, we visited the City of David, we walked the Via Delorosa, we spent a peaceful morning on the temple mount where the new temple will be built, we visited the garden tomb and read from the scriptures, we visited the dome of the rock, we went to Orson Hyde's memorial park, we went to the garden of gethsemane. We have seen more rock and stone than you can ever imagine since there have been cities built upon cities after their destruction. We've seen numerous temples, mosques or cathedrals our favorite being a Catholic one that was simple in design but because of the acoustics you can sing a full chord.
We visited Masada today which is an amazing feat - a fortress on a hill built by Herod.
It's been very hot in the day but then it cools off at night and feels quite good.
We ended today by going to Yad Vashem which is the holocast museum and what an experience to visit something like that right here in Israel. Very sobering.
We are all having the time of our lives but are getting a little weary.
To be continued . . . . . .
But, we have spent 5 full days in the city of Jerusalem, literally walking the streets that Jesus walked. We have had a fantastic guide in Jim Kearl, Laura Larsen's brother. He's the director for the Jerusalem Center so has been coming here for 20+ years. It's been a real treat for us. We visited the Western wall (wailing wall) a couple of times and the last time we actually walked right up to the wall and were amazed at what goes on at that spot with the Jews, we walked through Hezekiah's tunnel with water up to our knees, we visited the City of David, we walked the Via Delorosa, we spent a peaceful morning on the temple mount where the new temple will be built, we visited the garden tomb and read from the scriptures, we visited the dome of the rock, we went to Orson Hyde's memorial park, we went to the garden of gethsemane. We have seen more rock and stone than you can ever imagine since there have been cities built upon cities after their destruction. We've seen numerous temples, mosques or cathedrals our favorite being a Catholic one that was simple in design but because of the acoustics you can sing a full chord.
We visited Masada today which is an amazing feat - a fortress on a hill built by Herod.
It's been very hot in the day but then it cools off at night and feels quite good.
We ended today by going to Yad Vashem which is the holocast museum and what an experience to visit something like that right here in Israel. Very sobering.
We are all having the time of our lives but are getting a little weary.
To be continued . . . . . .
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