The Adventure Begins
August 11, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Awaiting boarding at Sky Harbor Airport
Day 2
August 11, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C
It was all about the old city of Jerusalem today. God sent me Nathan to mark the territory of where I am and where I wanted to be. I had breakfast at the hostel and asked a lot of questions. I boughtRead more
Day 2
August 12, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
VIA DOLOROSA
August 12, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
Today's adventure also included a walk down the Via Dolorosa
More pics around town
August 13, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
I found a Skectures shop, speedos, the children shop. Big city with a lot of people and noise. Abd found the ice cream shop close by
Day 3
August 13, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
The day was all about town. I met up with the soup kitchen people. They don't need a lot of volunteers right. I'll be volunteering on Thurdays.
Day 11 Soup Kitchen
August 13, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
Today I worked at the soup kitchen from 10-2 and had lunch there and had chicken and rice. No problem getting there but 1 hour delay getting back. I'm getting a little rest before I go back outRead more
More Pics around town
August 13, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
Day 4 0ld City of Jerusalem
August 14, 2025 in Israel ⋅ 🌙 31 °C
Made a visit to Israel's Bible store. Then continued a walking tour around the old city outside of the walls. I started at the "New Gate" and crossed by "The Mount of Olives" and Arab and JewishRead more
Day 5
August 15, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Got a few pictures of the Temple Mount
Susan WilcoxYes. It's quite different. The people aren't really open to approaching them and it's hard to get a conversation going. If you need help and ask they are very willing to help me.
Day 5
August 15, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Today I walked to the Mt of Olives
Day 6 Old City Jerusalem
August 16, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Visited King David's Tomb
Day 6
Aug 16–20, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Walked again the Via Dela Rosa. Narrow Streets, some filled with merchants wanting to sell their. Worse than Mexico on that one.
TravelerI believe that is the street which I gave you the contact to her journal lives off of. Basically you go through a gate into a courtyard and up a set of stairs to her private apartment. Sure wish you could find her.
Susan WilcoxI sent her a note and she hasn't responded. I asked her about her journal and if she doesn't do anything on the web. I'll see if I can find the address
Met Muslim Woman
August 16, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Wafa, a Muslim woman, Invited my tour guide and myself to show us her Airb&b
TravelerDid you hire a personal tour guide? Did you notice the lady had plates on her wall. We must be related😂😂
Susan WilcoxYes to show me the Via Dolorosa and the 14 stations and the meaning. It's so commercialized
Day 7 Sunday Sabbath
August 17, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Went to Christ Christian Church in Jerusalem this am. "Time to make peace, repent and love your neighbor. God's judgment is coming" Quite inspiring.
The church was beautiful and the praise songs soRead more
Day 7 Mitchell Park
August 17, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Spent the afternoon at Mitchell Park being a people watcher. Lots of families with 6 and 7 children. Children playing in the piped in water and the fountains. It is 83 with a light wind, veryRead more
Day 8 The Last Trail
August 18, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
This was the last path that Jesus and disciples walked from Garden of Gethsemane to the court yard for His trial.
Day 8 The Last Trail
August 18, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
The trail walked from Garden of Gethsemane to the court for trial through the Kidron Valley.
Day 8
August 18, 2025 in Israel ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Today's was another interesting day. I discovered several parks where families were out enjoying the day
Susan Wilcox
Foot Bridge over the Kidron Valley. More pictures to come tomorrow from Jerusalem National Park
Day 27 Post Hostel
August 19, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
My stay in Jerusalem has been the Post Hostel for a month. 9 other women in the same bunkroom.
Day 9 Rampart's Walk
August 19, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
I did the catwalk around the wall again today. A walk guarded by the sentry guards in the old days. I got some pretty good views of the city from up there., including the Tower of David, the metalRead more
Day 9 Tower of David
August 19, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
I'll have to climb this before I leave Israel
Day 9 Night Life
August 19, 2025 in Israel ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Had a fabulous day! Successfully took a public bus transport to center of town to work with an international bank and finally got some money to hold me for. I was cared for by an Arab Angel and madeRead more
Day 10 Kidron Valley
Aug 20–25, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Walked the "Last Path" today and revisited The Garden of Gethsemane and visited Mary's Tomb
Day 10 The Basilica Church
August 20, 2025 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Traveler
There you are. ( I was taking a nap. Felt so good!) safe travels and much prayer. Love you sister. May it be a real blessing to you and those you serve.
Traveler
You made it to Israel and you even took pickleballbling with you!! Enjoy your life my dear friend!! Love you 😍
Traveler
Enjoy your time in Israel. Looking forward to your posts.