The Flight Over
2022年12月3日, アラブ首長国連邦 ⋅ ☀️ 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 theもっと詳しく
Church of Saint Mary of Nazareth
2022年12月4日, ヨルダン ⋅ ☀️ 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 volunteeredもっと詳しく
Amman Citadel
2022年12月4日, ヨルダン ⋅ ⛅ 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 wasもっと詳しく
Mt Nebo
2022年12月4日, ヨルダン ⋅ ☀️ 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 overもっと詳しく
Tal Mar Elias
2022年12月5日, ヨルダン ⋅ ☀️ 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 anもっと詳しく
Our Lady of the Mount Church
2022年12月5日, ヨルダン ⋅ ☀️ 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 theもっと詳しく
Jerash
2022年12月5日, ヨルダン ⋅ ☀️ 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 aもっと詳しく
Baptism Site
2022年12月6日, ヨルダン ⋅ ☀️ 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 Baptismalもっと詳しく
Basilica of Annunciation & St Josephs
2022年12月7日, イスラエル ⋅ ⛅ 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.もっと詳しく
Nazareth Village
2022年12月7日, イスラエル ⋅ ⛅ 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 Yearもっと詳しく
Megiddo
2022年12月7日, イスラエル ⋅ ⛅ 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.もっと詳しく
Cana
2022年12月8日, イスラエル ⋅ ☀️ 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!
Mount Tabor
2022年12月8日, イスラエル ⋅ ☀️ 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 Elijahもっと詳しく
Capernaum
2022年12月8日, イスラエル ⋅ ☀️ 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. Thisもっと詳しく
Tabgha
2022年12月8日, イスラエル ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Temple of Pan
2022年12月9日, シリア ⋅ ⛅ 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 Iもっと詳しく
Tel Dan Nature Reserve
2022年12月9日, イスラエル ⋅ ⛅ 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.
Sea of Galilee
2022年12月9日, イスラエル ⋅ ⛅ 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 theもっと詳しく
Mount of Beatitudes
2022年12月9日, イスラエル ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Sea of Galilee Adventure
2022年12月9日, イスラエル ⋅ ☀️ 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 asもっと詳しく
Beit She’an
2022年12月10日, イスラエル ⋅ ☀️ 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 ancientもっと詳しく
Jericho and beyond
2022年12月10日, パレスチナ ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Shepard’s Field
2022年12月11日, パレスチナ ⋅ ☀️ 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. Weもっと詳しく
Herrodium
2022年12月11日, パレスチナ ⋅ ☀️ 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 wasもっと詳しく
The Seperation Wall
2022年12月11日, パレスチナ ⋅ ☀️ 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 areもっと詳しく