by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 23, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 5 – Thursday, February 23: Hippos, Beth Shean, Qumran, Dead Sea Today we left the Sea of Galilee area and drove south to the region of the Dead Sea. The weather was once again mild, with partly cloudy skies and high temps around 70. It was another day of...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 21, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
DAY 6 – SATURDAY, JANUARY 21: QUMRAN, BETH SHEAN, MEGIDDO, NAZARETH RIDGE, GALILEE Today was another brilliantly sunny day, with wonderful temps in the 70s. We have appreciated so far this dry weather pattern here in Israel. After a modest breakfast (because of...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 20, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
DAY 5 – FRIDAY, JANUARY 20: MASADA, EIN GEDI, JERICHO, DEAD SEA We enjoyed a sunny day once again today as we travels took us up the coastline of the Dead Sea. The temperatures were a bit warmer, with highs in the mid 70s. We read from Psalm 18:1-2 (metzada)...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 7, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Judean Desert
Day 7 – Monday, November 7: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Wilderness of Judah, Jerusalem Today was a “desert day,” with warmer temps and hazy sun. This region is sure different than the regions in the north. Before breakfast most in the group enjoyed a “sunrise float” in...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 6, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 6 – Sunday, November 6: Beth Shean, Shiloh, Jericho, Dead Sea Today after breakfast we loaded the bus and headed south. Visiting three sites along the way, our ultimate destination tonight would be the southern end of the Dead Sea. The weather was once again...
