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    • Worldschooling Year
      Day 71

      Hiking Mt Bental (by Lewis)

      October 27, 2022 in Syria ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F

      Hiking Mt. Bental was fun. Mt. Bental is in the Golan Heights. There is a great view at the top. It's also a volcano!! We got to see a bunker. There are bunkers at the top because there was a war there: the Yom Kippur war of 1973. We went in one of them. There are funny slo-mo videos of it. Andrew said (in a video) hhhhhhhheeeeeeeyyyyyyyyy gggggggggguuuuuuyyyyyyyyssssssssshh. I said...nothing!!! You should hike Mt. Bental!!Read more

    • TravelerIsrael 2023
      Day 13

      Capernaum & Golan Heights

      March 15, 2023 in Syria ⋅ 🌧 12 °C

      It was a rainy day, and the plans to walk the Sea of Galilee, rent a boat, and see other places where Jesus likely walked and performed miracles was thwarted by endless cycles of heavy rain. But even as we tried getting near the places that were said to be these significant points in our Lord's life, there were fees and elaborated buildings built on the sites, which makes it feel very un-authentic. The rain was a blessing as it pushed us out of focusing on what man has set up as some type of shrine to seeing more of Israel's history and meeting people in their environments and learn more about the culture here and think about why Jesus decided to come to live in Capernaum.
      We ventured up to Golan Heights because I was in search of an olive product producer 🫒🤤 As we drove there we saw many tanks and mine fields which peaked Jesse's curiosity and interest! After stocking up in olive product we went to the Valley of Tears - the largest tank battle in history. We got to climb on tanks left for a memorial and explore the trenches still there. I believe this was a miracle - the odds were so extremely against Israel but they came out ahead.
      It started heavily raining again so we went to eat at a really interesting resort where someone did massive metal work. We also learned of a local hot spot.... literally hot! Natural hot springs!! Such a welcome warm on a rainy day!!
      Then we went back down to Capernaum and got to sit and imagine Jesus meeting the fishermen and saying 'follow me' and they, dropping everything, and following Him!      Read more

    • TravelerAdvent Pilgrimage
      Day 8

      Temple of Pan

      December 9, 2022 in Syria ⋅ ⛅ 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 am?”.Read more

    • Worldschooling Year
      Day 76

      Being Flexible

      November 1, 2022 in Syria ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F

      For the 0.005% of you following the news in Uganda, there’s been an Ebola outbreak that we were hoping (for so many reasons the least of which are our travel plans) would be contained to under 100 cases, but has recently spread in the capital, infecting 6 students and many others. We have shifted our plans and rather than going to Uganda to spend time with the Abayudaya (Jewish) community in Mbale, we will be spending 3 weeks in Luxor, Egypt at a worldschooling hub.

      One of the things that has been surprisingly difficult is finding other kids to play with. We were so lucky in Israel to connect with a welcoming worldschooling/ home schooling group of families with a bunch of elementary aged kids. We would meet at a different playgrounds where the kids would create imaginative play games, built castles and a moat with palm fronds, rocks and a water source, play math games on picnic benches, play soccer and run around while the parents shared travel and life experiences. It was fulfilling for all of us to have new people with whom to talk and interact.

      Thus, when we realized we couldn’t go to Uganda where Lewis and Andrew were supposed to go to school and have kids to play with, we tried to find an alternative place where they could socialize. Worldschooling hubs have popped up around the world where like-minded families will gather. The kids will attend a themed camp during the week that’s mainly kid-led play and exploration, while the adults can work or explore the country. There are meals and activities where the families can hang out and be around other people who speak English. On the weekends, the families can go on optional excursions like diving in the Red Sea or taking a felucca to Aswan. Andrew is super excited, Lewis is on board and predictably a bit nervous, and Rob and I are thrilled for the kids to be around other kids, for us to have other parents to interact with, and for the kids and us to have a break from each other. While we really enjoy each other’s company, it’s nice to have some fresh faces and stories in the mix. Now, on to Morocco where we will see Grandma and Papa before heading to Egypt!      Read more

    • Israel 2019
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      Day 25

      Achtzehnte Etappe Sa'ar-Sayeret Egoz

      March 3, 2019 in Syria ⋅ 🌧 9 °C

      Am Sa'ar Wasserfall konnten wir dann dem "Bohnen-Snack" aus dem Kochtopf nicht widerstehen. Schließlich mussten wir uns vor der nächsten Berg-Etappe auch noch etwas stärken😀.
      Nach den 30 km und 750Hm von Kiryat Shmona nach Sayeret Egoz waren wir dann auch froh rechtzeitig vor dem Nachmittagssregen unsere Zelte aufgestellt zu haben.Read more

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    • TravelerHoly Land and Portugal WYD
      Day 5

      Caesarea Philippi

      July 26, 2023 in Syria ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C

      Journey on north to Journey on north to Caesarea Philippi near the base of Mt Hermon, where the beautiful springs of
      Banias form the source of the Jordan River. In this tranquil place Jesus spent some quiet time with his
      disciples asking them, as he does again to us in this moment: “Who do you say I am?” After Peter’s
      inspired answer he went on to commission him: “You are Peter and on this Rock I will build my church”
      (Mt 16:13). near the base of Mt Hermon, where the beautiful springs of
      Banias form the source of the Jordan River. In this tranquil place Jesus spent some quiet time with his
      disciples asking them, as he does again to us in this moment: “Who do you say I am?” After Peter’s
      inspired answer he went on to commission him: “You are Peter and on this Rock I will build my church”
      (Mt 16:13).      Read more

    • Quer durch Israel
      Day 9

      The Majrasa

      July 25, 2023 in Syria ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C

      Im Delta des Majrasa, der in den See Genezareth fließt, war leider unser Glaube nicht groß genug. Wir berührten direkt den Untergrund des Flusses.
      Nichtsdestotrotz konnten wie einen Großteil des Flusstrail durchwandern. Nur die letzte Etappe war dann doch zu tief zum Wandern.

      Auch Erwin wagte sich an den Pfad und kletterte über und unter den querenden Bäumen entlang.

      Als Belohnung gab es dann für alle Pizza und Brezel.      Read more

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    • Quer durch Israel
      Day 9

      Kursi/Gerasa

      July 25, 2023 in Syria ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C

      Gemäß Markus 5,1-20 heilte Jesus einen Besessenen.
      Die Dämonen fliehten in eine Schweineherde und stürzten sich die Klippe hinab in den See.
      Dies alles soll vermutlich in Kursi bzw. Gerasa geschehen sein. Heute befindet sich dort ein verlassenes Kloster und ein Tempel.
      In zwei weiteren Stätten/Zelten finden heute auch kleine religiöse Veranstaltungen statt.

      Kleine Aufgabe für alle Lesenden: Am Tempel befindet sich ein Rätsel. Wer findet das Lösungswort heraus? Damit es nicht so einfach ist, haben wir es auf hebräisch gestaltet.      Read more

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    • Israel 2023
      Day 6

      Caesarea Philippi

      May 24, 2023 in Syria ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

      Golan Heights Tour - the Bible, Golan is mentioned as a city of refuge located in Bashan: Deuteronomy 4:43, Joshua 20:8, 1 Chronicles 6:71. 19th-century authors interpreted the word Golan (Hebrew: גולן) as meaning "something surrounded, hence a district".

      • Caesarea Philippi - One of the villages around Caesarea Philippi was the setting for Jesus’ famous statement to Peter, “On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it” (Matthew 16:18). This passage contains the very first use of the word church in the New Testament

      fig and almond trees

      source of jordan river (1 of 3 sources); this makes up 25% of Jordan that feeds Sea of Gaililee and then Dead Sea (but it's dammed up so it doesn't really feed Dead Sea - keeps farmers crops fertile near Gaililee region)

      Caves here were for goat and child sacrifice

      borders Lebanon

      When people wanted to honor Caesar, they named something Caeserea (sesserea) - this was after Herod's son Phillip

      Panyas - named after the greek god Pan; god of sexuality

      Arabs called it Banyes (not Pan)

      Bottomless pit here is where water came from, so it was referred to as the gates ofhell

      this is farthest north that Jesus brought disciples

      Matt 16 - who do you say I am (to Peter); on this rock I will build my Church; first mention fo the word church in the Bible

      Reference that they would not be overcome by the gates of hell - which was here

      This is horrible place - Jesus brought disciples here to see the shock and horror of the world

      This was 1st substantial of Jesus saying He was the Messiah; Jesus then predicted His death and Peteer rejected it

      Deny yourself and take up their cross; gain whole world and lose soul      Read more

    • Israel & Jordan
      Day 7

      Caesarea Philippi

      February 8, 2023 in Syria

      When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.
      Matthew 16:13‭-‬18 NIV

      David reminded us that city gates are a defensive position. Jesus was taking the offensive position by bringing his message of salvation to Gentiles in Caesarea Philippi, who were actively worshiping the false Greek god, Pan. Adjacent to the temple of Pan is a large cave commonly referred to as the Gates of Hades. It contains a pit that the historian Josephus described as being so deep that a rope couldn't be made that would reach the bottom.

      Caesarea Philippi is a reminder that we need to be courageous sharing our faith, even if it means going into enemy territory.      Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Quneitra Governorate, Quneitra, محافظة القنيطرة, Мухафаза Эль-Кунейтра, Q219690

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