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Jerusalem, the Western Wall, Beit Shean,the stations of the cross and Mount Nebo

Jerusalem, the Western Wall, Beit Shean,the stations of the cross and Mount Nebo

We found it fascinating to see so many armed soldiers around.  Especially with particularly youthful looks!  So much so, that the most gregarious member of our group just had to take a photo with them.  They were nice and didn’t shoot him. We then visited 

Chakra Riverside

Chakra Riverside

This is a nice area, must have lots of discerning, sophisticated people here.  At least this is how Kingston beckoned to me when I got off the train.  A particularly refined area of London.  I thought that it must be a nice area to live 

Jordan river, Masada, Dome of the Rock and the Garden of Gethsemane

Jordan river, Masada, Dome of the Rock and the Garden of Gethsemane

Continuing on our water theme, we visited the river Jordan, where many were baptised. We then went past Ein Karem, a pretty little village where John the Baptist was born.  The one who came before. Visiting Mount Temptation where Jesus was tempted by the devil 

Tel Aviv, Jaffa and Nazareth

Tel Aviv, Jaffa and Nazareth

Israel is a fascinating place. You have the hip and modern mixing side by side with the ancient and reverent.  This collision waiting to happen somehow manages to swerve at the last second and instead create something interesting. Starting our trip in Tel Aviv, we 

Manna

Manna

Given that I am soon to visit Israel, when the word “manna” was mentioned, the heavenly version quickly sprung to mind.  This is what the Israelite ate during their wanderings in the desert to provide sustenance.  If they ate this for 40 years, it must