Days 1 & 2 – Saturday/Sunday, May 7-8: Depart U.S.A. / Arrival in Israel
Our day of departure finally came. For many in our group of 27, we’ve waited since the postponed trip during COVID last year for this day! Following the completion of our Entry Form and getting our Covid tests a few days ago, we boarded our flight(s) to Israel. Most flew out of either Newark for our night flight to Tel Aviv. Dr. John barely made his connecting flight, but as he entered the plane in Newark, they closed the doors behind him. He was the last one to board!
The flight we well. We landed at the Ben Gurion Airport where we went through the Passport procedures, picked up our luggage, and then got yet another Covid test before leaving the airport. Katy, a representative form Amiel Tours (our Israeli agent) was a big help.
“It is so special to finally arrive in Israel today. We’ve been waiting for this trip for two years. Now after being canceled because of COVID, we are here! We are looking forward to our first full day tomorrow and the entire trip!” -Tour Member-
Shlomo (our guide) and David (our driver) were waiting for us in the bus parking lot. Leaving the airport we drove along the canal of the Aijalon (Joshua 10) to Netanya, located north of Tel Aviv. Traffic wasn’t too bad through “rush-hour” traffic. Arriving at the hotel we unloaded the bus and checked in. An excellent dinner was served in our rooms while we “quarantine” until the morning. Some also enjoyed a stroll on the beach.
We all are looking forward to our first full day tomorrow!
Day 3 – Monday, May 9: Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, Precipice of Nazareth, Tiberias
