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- Samstag, 3. Dezember 2022 um 10:48
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Höhe über NN: 7 m
Vereinigte Arabische EmirateDubai International Airport25°14’40” N 55°22’15” E
The Flight Over
3. Dezember 2022 in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
After our 14hr flight from Brisbane to Dubai, Miki and I navigated our way to the lounge. With an 8hr layover we have caught up on sleep, had some food and even a shower! In 3hrs we will leave theWeiterlesen
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- Sonntag, 4. Dezember 2022 um 08:00
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Höhe über NN: 950 m
JordanienKanīsat al ‘Adhrā’ an Nāşirīyah31°57’5” N 35°52’15” E
Church of Saint Mary of Nazareth
4. Dezember 2022 in Jordanien ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Today we started the day by attending local Mass service at the Church of Saint Mary of Nazareth. The Mass was in Arabic except for a few parts by Bishop Michael and Father Ashwyn. I also volunteeredWeiterlesen
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- Sonntag, 4. Dezember 2022 um 11:00
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Höhe über NN: 815 m
- JordanienWādī Şafrā’31°57’15” N 35°56’11” E
Amman Citadel
4. Dezember 2022 in Jordanien ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
I had no idea what to expect at the Citadel, and man was I surprised! This incredible site has artefacts from many different ages. To see parts of churches and mosques on the same land wasWeiterlesen
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- Sonntag, 4. Dezember 2022 um 14:30
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Höhe über NN: 675 m
- JordanienŞiyāghah31°46’2” N 35°43’36” E
Mt Nebo
4. Dezember 2022 in Jordanien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
What a view from Mt Nebo! While at the top of Bishop Michael read a passage which detailed what Moses saw while he stood at the summit. It was a very spiritual experience to stand there and look overWeiterlesen
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- Montag, 5. Dezember 2022 um 08:36
- ☀️ 11 °C
- Höhe über NN: 920 m
- JordanienKhirbat Mār Ilyās32°21’45” N 35°43’21” E
Tal Mar Elias
5. Dezember 2022 in Jordanien ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
This morning we started our day by travelling to see the birthplace of Elijah. Although there isn’t much at the top, we were treated to a wonderful view and beautiful mosaics. There was also anWeiterlesen
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- Montag, 5. Dezember 2022 um 11:00
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Höhe über NN: 885 m
- JordanienKanīsat Sayyidat as Salām32°18’22” N 35°45’0” E
Our Lady of the Mount Church
5. Dezember 2022 in Jordanien ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Our Lady of the Mount Church was the second stop today. Bishop Michael said Mass in the adjacent Shrine. This Shrine is the site of a miracle. On the 6th of May 2010 while cleaning the outside of theWeiterlesen
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- Montag, 5. Dezember 2022 um 13:27
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Höhe über NN: 559 m
- JordanienQaws an Naşr32°16’20” N 35°53’28” E
Jerash
5. Dezember 2022 in Jordanien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
This afternoon we explored the ancient Roman city of Jarakesh. Although there is a newer city, this part is protected and cannot be built on. We saw the massive gates and hippodrome. After watching aWeiterlesen
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- Dienstag, 6. Dezember 2022 um 08:00
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Höhe über NN: Meereshöhe
- JordanienAl Maghţas31°49’56” N 35°32’48” E
Baptism Site
6. Dezember 2022 in Jordanien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
This morning we started our day by having Mass at the side of the Jordan River. The Jordan River is the boarder between Jordan and Israel / The West Bank. During the Mass we renewed our BaptismalWeiterlesen
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- Mittwoch, 7. Dezember 2022 um 08:21
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Höhe über NN: 357 m
IsraelNazareth32°42’8” N 35°17’51” E
Basilica of Annunciation & St Josephs
7. Dezember 2022 in Israel ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Our first full day in Nazareth was full of adventure. We started by walking to the Basilica of Annunciation to celebrate Mass. The Church had incredible stained glass windows and even Mary’s house.Weiterlesen
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- Mittwoch, 7. Dezember 2022 um 12:00
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Höhe über NN: 347 m
- Israel‘En Maqqav32°42’2” N 35°17’25” E
Nazareth Village
7. Dezember 2022 in Israel ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Before lunch we headed to the incredible Nazareth Village. This is a full, working, first century village complete with donkey, sheep, olive oil press. We actually use videos of this place in the YearWeiterlesen
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- Mittwoch, 7. Dezember 2022 um 13:57
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Höhe über NN: 144 m
- IsraelMegiddo32°35’9” N 35°11’3” E
Megiddo
7. Dezember 2022 in Israel ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
The sight of the apocalypse - what an incredible view. Megiddo is a hill that at least 30 different groups or civilisations have built on. From the top you can see to the east and west of the country.Weiterlesen
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- Donnerstag, 8. Dezember 2022 um 08:24
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Höhe über NN: 233 m
- IsraelKafr Kannā32°44’50” N 35°20’18” E
Cana
8. Dezember 2022 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Here in Cana, at the request of his mother, Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding feast! Today at the Church, Kate & Neil and Helen & Robin renewed their wedding vows to each other!
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- Donnerstag, 8. Dezember 2022 um 09:58
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Höhe über NN: 560 m
- IsraelMount Tabor32°41’11” N 35°23’32” E
Mount Tabor
8. Dezember 2022 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We travelled by shuttle taxi up the winding road to the summit of Mt Tabor. This church is the sight of the Transfiguration. Jesus took Peter, James and John up the mountain, where Moses and ElijahWeiterlesen
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- Donnerstag, 8. Dezember 2022 um 12:40
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Höhe über NN: Meereshöhe
- IsraelKefar Naẖum32°52’50” N 35°34’28” E
Capernaum
8. Dezember 2022 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
In Capernaum we visited two places of note. The home to Peter the Apostle and Magdala.
At the home to Peter the Apostle we viewed an original Synagogue that was on a base of first century rock. ThisWeiterlesen
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- Donnerstag, 8. Dezember 2022 um 13:40
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Höhe über NN: Meereshöhe
- IsraelNaẖal Kur32°52’25” N 35°32’56” E
Tabgha
8. Dezember 2022 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Jesus feeds the 5000 - what an incredible story. Here in Tabgha they have uncovered an original mosaic depicting the fish and loaves. The church has beautiful thin basalt windows that mimic marble.
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- Freitag, 9. Dezember 2022 um 06:49
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Höhe über NN: 350 m
SyrienEin Kinya33°14’55” N 35°41’40” E
Temple of Pan
9. Dezember 2022 in Syrien ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Also referred to as the Gates of Hell this incredible place boasted not just beautiful carvings but also stunning springs. Here we heard stories of Jesus asking his disciples “who do you say that IWeiterlesen
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- Freitag, 9. Dezember 2022 um 09:40
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Höhe über NN: 172 m
- IsraelDan33°14’43” N 35°38’52” E
Tel Dan Nature Reserve
9. Dezember 2022 in Israel ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
A 15 minute walk here with the sound of tranquil running water. At the end of the trail we saw the ruins of the City of Dan.
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- Freitag, 9. Dezember 2022 um 12:06
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Höhe über NN: Meereshöhe
- IsraelNaẖal Ẕalmon32°50’36” N 35°31’42” E
Sea of Galilee
9. Dezember 2022 in Israel ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Today we celebrated Mass in the middle of The Sea of Galilee. I read the first reading during Mass from the book of Isaiah. The boat ride was smooth and it was incredible to just sit and pray in theWeiterlesen
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- Freitag, 9. Dezember 2022 um 14:41
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Höhe über NN: Meereshöhe
- IsraelMinzar HaBe’atitudim32°52’51” N 35°33’22” E
Mount of Beatitudes
9. Dezember 2022 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
The New Testament’s answer to the 10 Commandments, The Beatitudes. This church was designed by the same man who designed the Transfiguration Church from a couple of days ago! What a beautiful place.
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- Freitag, 9. Dezember 2022 um 15:33
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Höhe über NN: Meereshöhe
- IsraelNaẖal Kur32°52’18” N 35°33’2” E
Sea of Galilee Adventure
9. Dezember 2022 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
After a busy day of exploring, Sr Bernice, Miki and I decided we wanted to take a dip in Lake Galilee! I will admit, I did think I would get all in, but it was FREEZING! Claire and Pat joined us asWeiterlesen
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- Samstag, 10. Dezember 2022 um 08:51
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Höhe über NN: Meereshöhe
- IsraelGan Le’ummi Bet She’an32°30’4” N 35°30’3” E
Beit She’an
10. Dezember 2022 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Beit She’an is an old Roman city. We explored the ancient bath houses, amphitheater and even the “modern” toilets! It never ceases to amaze me - the engineering and details that these ancientWeiterlesen
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- Samstag, 10. Dezember 2022 um 13:52
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Höhe über NN: 666 m
PalästinaAsh Shayyāḩ31°46’18” N 35°15’23” E
Jericho and beyond
10. Dezember 2022 in Palästina ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
On our way to Bethlehem we stopped at the fountain of Jericho. We also stopped at the Church of Saint Lazarus where we heard the story of Jesus raising his friend Lazarus from the dead.
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- Sonntag, 11. Dezember 2022 um 08:16
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Höhe über NN: 624 m
- PalästinaKanīsat Ḩaql ar Ru‘āh al Kāthūlīkīyah31°42’26” N 35°13’46” E
Shepard’s Field
11. Dezember 2022 in Palästina ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
This is the site where the Shepards were visited by an Angel when Jesus was born! At this beautiful church we celebrated our daily Mass. From here you can see the Church of the Nativity as well. WeWeiterlesen
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- Sonntag, 11. Dezember 2022 um 10:06
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Höhe über NN: 714 m
- PalästinaTall Furaydīs31°39’54” N 35°14’27” E
Herrodium
11. Dezember 2022 in Palästina ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
This MAN MADE mountain is nothing short of stunning! Herod had his palace set on top of the mountain with an amphitheater half way up. We climbed 200+ steps to the top, though I’m sure Herod wasWeiterlesen
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- Sonntag, 11. Dezember 2022 um 13:36
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Höhe über NN: 755 m
- PalästinaKhallat Ḩamāmah31°43’8” N 35°12’9” E
The Seperation Wall
11. Dezember 2022 in Palästina ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Did you know that there is a Separation Wall running around the whole of Bethlehem? I certainly didn’t!
Bethlehem is classified as a city that’s land belongs to Palestine, but civil services areWeiterlesen