Thursday, May 7, 2015

Israel, Israel

Capernaum, and yes, even in April it was hot.

Dome of the Rock.  Dad and I didn't want to pay for the scarf to wrap around your legs, so we sat it out.  Because we did we had front row seats for a demonstration and forced exit of the demonstrators.  (Ladies in full Burka outfits who were chanting)

On the way to the plaza we saw this singer and he was all alone.  On the way back he had several fans!  Right around the corner was the best vanilla ice and fruit drinks.  I'd go back for that.

Western Wall Plaza.  Seth helping Lukas to write his prayer to put in the wall.  Wish I could remember what he wrote...Seth help me out here:  "Help us to have a good day and to be nice"  Something on that order.

I LOVE this picture

Hezzikiah's tunnel.  Don't be fooled by Jonah's smile,  he hated it!  Heidi had to endure whining and squirming and her hair being grabbed and pulled.

We made it out.  Not a favorite activity.  There was a huge (literally) group of Americans ahead of us that kept stopping and really slowed down the time we had to spend in a completely dark, skinny tunnel. Taylor Bluth said it looks like they are standing on donuts.  Now that's all I see when I see this photo.

No photos of Eilat!  We spent two days on Coral beach snorkeling.  A close call back to Tel Aviv airport because we spent too much time at the Tel Aviv beach.  We made our flight by minutes.  They also had an extra night at the Brussels airport hotel b/c of a flight change that nobody told them about.  Traveling is great fun.  Has it's hard times but the great times always make up for it.  Thanks for coming Seth Herway family!  We loved every second.

2 comments:

Colie said...

Love the pic at the prayer wall of the boys. Does Jerusalem ever get not blazing hot??

natalie said...

What a fabulous trip! Your 3rd time to Israel?
Love all the pics. Wish I could just comment on each one. Oh, I could if you posted to instagram. :)
The one of seth & luke is very sweet and the one of all the boys at the prayer wall is neat too.