by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 21, 2013 | Tours
DAYS 12-13, THURSDAY-FRIDAY, NOV 21-22 Today was our free day. We all enjoyed sleeping in a bit before heading out to the Old City. The majority of the group left at 8:45 am and walked to “Mt. Zion” and the Upper Room (a traditional location of the Last Supper). ...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 20, 2013 | Tours
DAY 11, WEDNESDAY, NOV 20 The morning started once again at 7:20. We wanted to get an early start in order to get to the Temple Mount. Ascending to the Temple Mount right past the Western Wall, we gathered on top and talked about the history of this massive platform...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 19, 2013 | Tours
DAY 10, TUESDAY, NOV 19 It was another sunny day in Jerusalem, with comfortable highs in the 60s. The morning started with a 7:20 departure so that we could make it to the Western (Wailing) Wall and our walk along this western retaining wall of Herod’s temple. ...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 18, 2013 | Tours
DAY 9, MONDAY, NOV 18 What another great day in Israel. This was our first full day in Jerusalem, and we certainly saw a lot. We began with a 7:30 am departure straight for the top of the Mt. of Olives. Arriving before the crowds, we were introduced to Jerusalem...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 17, 2013 | Tours
DAY 8, SUNDAY, NOV 17 We left the Galilee today. Following breakfast as well as packing the bus, we started the day by driving to the precipice of Nazareth. Although this would turn out to be another sunny and pleasant day, the haze made it difficult for good...
