A Friendly Welcome
This morning we waited for 2 hours for breakfast and then decided to take off and start our day. We had made a date with Galit and wanted to make sure we could spend quality time with her. Galit is an amazing woman with a true heart for the Lord. She was such a joy to be around and talk with. Very open about her life and what God has done for her, we enjoyed our morning with her. Our conversation with her went everywhere, and we talked about everything. We truly enjoyed our visit with her and hope to see her in the future!
Now, after leaving her house, we are about to embark on the Galilee Experience and spend some time on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. We have a funny story about sacrificing for the good of others (my friends really) so sit back and have a good laugh: Earlier this morning we were trying to find jars so I could get some sand and water from the Sea of Galilee for a couple of people back home, and after trying to find anything in jars for days now, to no avail, we finally decided to park in an area near the Sea and near some markets we saw. After parking we made a quick trip to a place we thought may have a map of Tiberias and came back to find two men walking around our car and about to write us (another) ticket, so off we go - running towards them to try to get out of a ticket. Come to find out, we can't read Hebrew signs and needed to get a pre-paid ticket to park there and they decided not to write us a ticket - thanks to Barbara's pleading and full cooperation in getting a proper metered ticket.
After this fiasco, we went inside a market and found no jars of any kind (at this point, I was just looking for jars, whether or not we actually liked what was in them). In this market, we couldn't find any jars, so we walked some more. The next market was bigger and after going through it's maze, we found one thing that was contained in jars and we bought two of them - the contents inside - Gerber Baby Food. So we brought two jars up to the man and paid for them and then he says "You want to stay young! Here, take some spoons!" After purchasing the baby food (apple flavored), we walked over to the ruins of ancient Tiberiaas and chowed down on the baby food - Barbara let me know it was "strained applesauce". It didn't taste incredibly bad but now we are both suffering from heartburn. No wonder babies cry a lot. Now, due to our sacrifice of good food, I will be able to collect some sand from the Sea of Galilee for my friends (Your Welcome, Mom and Jon!) - no pictures of that though - sorry.
Well, we need to get going. But thank you to everyone who has been posting comments and emailing us, we have enjoyed reading your words! We are looking forward to coming home as our time here winds down. Tomorrow we are off to Haifa, Ceasarea (by the Mediterranian Sea) and Tel Aviv for our final night in Israel. We'll be home on Friday night.
Now, after leaving her house, we are about to embark on the Galilee Experience and spend some time on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. We have a funny story about sacrificing for the good of others (my friends really) so sit back and have a good laugh: Earlier this morning we were trying to find jars so I could get some sand and water from the Sea of Galilee for a couple of people back home, and after trying to find anything in jars for days now, to no avail, we finally decided to park in an area near the Sea and near some markets we saw. After parking we made a quick trip to a place we thought may have a map of Tiberias and came back to find two men walking around our car and about to write us (another) ticket, so off we go - running towards them to try to get out of a ticket. Come to find out, we can't read Hebrew signs and needed to get a pre-paid ticket to park there and they decided not to write us a ticket - thanks to Barbara's pleading and full cooperation in getting a proper metered ticket.
After this fiasco, we went inside a market and found no jars of any kind (at this point, I was just looking for jars, whether or not we actually liked what was in them). In this market, we couldn't find any jars, so we walked some more. The next market was bigger and after going through it's maze, we found one thing that was contained in jars and we bought two of them - the contents inside - Gerber Baby Food. So we brought two jars up to the man and paid for them and then he says "You want to stay young! Here, take some spoons!" After purchasing the baby food (apple flavored), we walked over to the ruins of ancient Tiberiaas and chowed down on the baby food - Barbara let me know it was "strained applesauce". It didn't taste incredibly bad but now we are both suffering from heartburn. No wonder babies cry a lot. Now, due to our sacrifice of good food, I will be able to collect some sand from the Sea of Galilee for my friends (Your Welcome, Mom and Jon!) - no pictures of that though - sorry.
Well, we need to get going. But thank you to everyone who has been posting comments and emailing us, we have enjoyed reading your words! We are looking forward to coming home as our time here winds down. Tomorrow we are off to Haifa, Ceasarea (by the Mediterranian Sea) and Tel Aviv for our final night in Israel. We'll be home on Friday night.
posted by Holly and Barbara | 4:05 AM
3 Comments:
Hi Jolly and Babababa?
Sounds like you guys are having a great time! I'm so sorry you have not been able to strike up good conversations with people! Has Galit been able to help you figure out why? This is one of the things I was counting on as being easy! (Not like finding a parking space!)
We are very sad about Lev's passing. It is a great loss to Israel!
I was praying for you this morning that God would give you the experiences that He wants you to have. Little did I know you haven't had many good conversations. :o( Maybe as God has lead my prayers this will change.
You guys are awesome!
By the way, try parking in a paid parking lot! It has to be cheaper than a ticket!
Blessings,
John
Holly and Barbara! Thanks for keeping us up to date on your travels. It's such an encouragement to read about you two making your way around Israel! :) Can't wait to have both of you back on this side of the planet. Enjoy the rest of your time there! :)
Hugs,
Scott
Well, how time has flown! I'm praying for you two and looking forward to you being back soon. I can't wait to hear of more stories of your journeys.
Barbara, your place is fogged and waiting for you. : D
God Bless, Cindy
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