Days 1 & 2 – Monday-Tuesday, June 13-14: Depart for Tel Aviv, Arriving in Israel, Jaffa/Joppa
Our day of departure finally arrived. Our group of 38 used a few different airlines to get to Israel (United, El Al, American, Lufthansa). The majority of us made our connecting flights (we are sorry for the three will arrive not until tomorrow because of delays). Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport in the afternoon, we met our land agent (Kaati), our Israeli guide (Shlomo), and Israeli driver (David).
“We arrived in Israel today. Although tired from the long flight, what a thrill it is to be here in the land of the Bible! Our group is looking forward to our first full day tomorrow!”
Jaffa/Joppa
We made a brief stop in Jaffa/Joppa on the way to our hotel in Tel Aviv. We recalled the biblical stories and ministries of Jonah (Jonah 1) and Peter here (Acts 9,10). We enjoyed dinner together before retiring for the evening. We all are looking forward to our first full day tomorrow here in Israel!
Day 3 – Wednesday, June 15: Gezer, Socoh, Gath, Libnah, Lachish, Beersheba
