2. Holy Land Pilgrimage

Holy Land Favorites

A random grouping of favorite Holy Land photos showing the diversity of landscape, religions, culture and people. The food was fantastic! A fascinating trip where I learned on many levels. I hope I can return again one day.
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  • My "postcard" shot of Jerusalem from Mount Zion.

    My "postcard" shot of Jerusalem from Mount Zion.

  • Holy light shining through the dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

    Holy light shining through the dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

  • St. Peter's in Gallincantu, erected in 1931 to commemorate Peter's triple rejection of Jesus, the cock crowing, and Peter's remorse. Jerusalem in the background.

    St. Peter's in Gallincantu, erected in 1931 to commemorate Peter's triple rejection of Jesus, the cock crowing, and Peter's remorse. Jerusalem in the background.

  • Sunrise on the Sea of Galilee

    Sunrise on the Sea of Galilee

  • Cable car riding up to Masada.

    Cable car riding up to Masada.

  • Praying at the West Wall ("Wailing Wall"). Women were separated so I took this from over the separation wall while standing on a plastic chair.

    Praying at the West Wall ("Wailing Wall"). Women were separated so I took this from over the separation wall while standing on a plastic chair.

  • Central altar at the Church of the Transfiguration.

    Central altar at the Church of the Transfiguration.

  • Church of the Transfiguration.

    Church of the Transfiguration.

  • A fellow photographer---so exciting!! (Allen Davis)

    A fellow photographer---so exciting!! (Allen Davis)

  • The Notre Dame Center where we spent 5 nights.

    The Notre Dame Center where we spent 5 nights.

  • Flag of Israel flying above the Judean Desert and part of the Dead Sea.

    Flag of Israel flying above the Judean Desert and part of the Dead Sea.

  • One of the prettiest sunrises ever....

    One of the prettiest sunrises ever....

  • Me on my first afternoon in Tiberius--no sleep for over 48 hours.

    Me on my first afternoon in Tiberius--no sleep for over 48 hours.

  • Israel, close to the Syrian border. St. Paul's travel to Damascas was likely over this land.

    Israel, close to the Syrian border. St. Paul's travel to Damascas was likely over this land.

  • Greek Orthodox priest saying Vepsers at the Holy Sepulchre

    Greek Orthodox priest saying Vepsers at the Holy Sepulchre

  • Church of the Beatitudes

    Church of the Beatitudes

  • Headwaters of the River Jordan

    Headwaters of the River Jordan

  • Me at the Sea of Galilee. I loved it here.

    Me at the Sea of Galilee. I loved it here.

  • Kathy's pathetic attempt to walk on water on the Sea of Galilee

    Kathy's pathetic attempt to walk on water on the Sea of Galilee

  • Wailing Wall

    Wailing Wall

  • Mass at the Church of the Transfiguration.

    Mass at the Church of the Transfiguration.

  • Our American guides, Steve and Janet Ray.

    Our American guides, Steve and Janet Ray.

  • Part of Franciscan Monastery at Church of Transfiguration

    Part of Franciscan Monastery at Church of Transfiguration

  • Giving me the eye as he passes by

    Giving me the eye as he passes by

  • The beautiful altar in the Wedding Church in Cana.

    The beautiful altar in the Wedding Church in Cana.

  • This sweet Jewish girl was already posing for photos and let me take one too.

    This sweet Jewish girl was already posing for photos and let me take one too.

  • View of the Old City from the Notre Dame Center

    View of the Old City from the Notre Dame Center

  • Stone of Anointing (Stone of Unction), marks the place, according to tradition that dates back to the Crusades, that Jesus was laid out for anointing before burial. The stone is more modern (1800s). There is a sweet fragrance of oils that rises from the stone.

    Stone of Anointing (Stone of Unction), marks the place, according to tradition that dates back to the Crusades, that Jesus was laid out for anointing before burial. The stone is more modern (1800s). There is a sweet fragrance of oils that rises from the stone.

  • Stained glass inside Church of the Annunciation

    Stained glass inside Church of the Annunciation

  • Laurie, Dottie, Amy and me with Jerusalem in the background (it was windy!)

    Laurie, Dottie, Amy and me with Jerusalem in the background (it was windy!)

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    Israel, close to the Syrian border. St. Paul's travel to Damascas was likely over this land.
    Greek Orthodox priest saying Vepsers at the Holy Sepulchre