3 décembre 2022, Emirats Arabes Unis ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
After our 14hr flight from Brisbane to Dubai, Miki and I navigated our way to the lounge. With an 8hr layover we have caught up on sleep, had some food and even a shower! In 3hrs we will leave theEn savoir plus
4 décembre 2022, Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Today we started the day by attending local Mass service at the Church of Saint Mary of Nazareth. The Mass was in Arabic except for a few parts by Bishop Michael and Father Ashwyn. I also volunteeredEn savoir plus
JordanAmman GovernorateJabal al Qal‘ahWādī Şafrā’31°57’15” N 35°56’11” E
4 décembre 2022, Jordan ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
I had no idea what to expect at the Citadel, and man was I surprised! This incredible site has artefacts from many different ages. To see parts of churches and mosques on the same land wasEn savoir plus
4 décembre 2022, Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
What a view from Mt Nebo! While at the top of Bishop Michael read a passage which detailed what Moses saw while he stood at the summit. It was a very spiritual experience to stand there and look overEn savoir plus
JordanAjlounAl ‘UqdahKhirbat Mār Ilyās32°21’45” N 35°43’21” E
5 décembre 2022, Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
This morning we started our day by travelling to see the birthplace of Elijah. Although there isn’t much at the top, we were treated to a wonderful view and beautiful mosaics. There was also anEn savoir plus
JordanAjloun‘AnjarahKanīsat Sayyidat as Salām32°18’22” N 35°45’0” E
5 décembre 2022, Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Our Lady of the Mount Church was the second stop today. Bishop Michael said Mass in the adjacent Shrine. This Shrine is the site of a miracle. On the 6th of May 2010 while cleaning the outside of theEn savoir plus
JordanJerashBāb ‘AmmānQaws an Naşr32°16’20” N 35°53’28” E
5 décembre 2022, Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
This afternoon we explored the ancient Roman city of Jarakesh. Although there is a newer city, this part is protected and cannot be built on. We saw the massive gates and hippodrome. After watching aEn savoir plus
JordanWest BankJerichoDayr ḨajlahAl Maghţas31°49’56” N 35°32’48” E
6 décembre 2022, Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
This morning we started our day by having Mass at the side of the Jordan River. The Jordan River is the boarder between Jordan and Israel / The West Bank. During the Mass we renewed our BaptismalEn savoir plus
IsraëlNorthern DistrictNazareth32°42’8” N 35°17’51” E
7 décembre 2022, Israël ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Our first full day in Nazareth was full of adventure. We started by walking to the Basilica of Annunciation to celebrate Mass. The Church had incredible stained glass windows and even Mary’s house.En savoir plus
IsraëlNorthern DistrictKefar HaH̱oresh‘En Maqqav32°42’2” N 35°17’25” E
7 décembre 2022, Israël ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Before lunch we headed to the incredible Nazareth Village. This is a full, working, first century village complete with donkey, sheep, olive oil press. We actually use videos of this place in the YearEn savoir plus
