I don't think I've posted since we toured Massada & floated in the Dead Sea. Massada is another one of King Herrod's palaces built atop a barren mountain in the wilderness near the Dead Sea. The story of the seige by the Romans is fascinating. There is a mini-series about the seige that I intend to watch when I get back. Floating in the Dead Sea was the weirdest sensation--it was difficult to even stand up!
It was very moving to be in Bethlehem despite the "touristy trappings." Seeing the place where Jesus was born was truly awe inspiring. Manger Square was still filled with Christmas decorations as are a lot of places because the Orthodox Christmas does not take place until Jan. 18th.
We arrived in Jerusalem late today, & will spend the rest of the trip here.
Hope to post again in a day or two.
A blog of Louisville Seminary students and friends traveling to Israel and Palestine in January, 2011.
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