Good morning everyone,
Today we are moving on from Ibillin to Bethlehem. Our next posts will be from the International Peace Center in Bethlehem. I can't believe our trip is half over!
Our stay in Ibillin has been wonderful. Yesterday was the hottest day we've had so far. Our bus driver said that it was 39 degrees. That's celius... translation over a 100 F! And of course there's the humidity in addition. Needless to say we were seekers of shade everywhere we went! We visited four different Holy Sites, had lunch by the lake and went on a boat ride on the "Jesus" boat. The boat ride allowed us all to cool off a bit, since we were in the shade, with a wonderful breeze on the Sea of Galilee. At each site (and on the boat) two persons from the group shared a scripture story related to the site. Raymie impressed us by reciting all of the Beatitudes from memory! Go Raymie!
After our return to Ibillin we were divided into small groups to go to faculty homes for dinner.
We were all treated like honored guests and participated in the typical Arab dinner experience... amazing amounts of delicious food served over a three to four hour period. At my host's home we began with "salads" which means small dishes of dips, pickles, sauces, and pita. Then three salads (coleslaw, corn salad, tabouli, etc) and BBQ lamb on skewers. It was all DELICIOUS... then BBQ onions, and more lamb started coming around. AND THEN BBQ Chicken, "Are you sure you don't want more?" About 10pm plates of melon were brought out and I thought that was dessert, but no, there's cake too. Then of course arabic coffee is served and oh my, "Try one of these cookies... we make them for Easter, very special!" You can't say no so we smile and try one. They are good, but we are SOOOO full.
Christina says to remind you to check out the pictures on http://photobucket.com/RevCallie
She also says, she couldn't rotate pictures so you might need to rotate your head 90 degrees to see some of the pictures.
Saying goodbye for now! We'll write you from Bethlehem.
Peace,
Cathy
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Hello Pilgrims!
Greetings from the somewhat smokey coastal Redwoods of Westminster Woods! I am definitely enjoying reading everyone's blogs on my breaks from the Sherwood Forest campers. It sounds like you are all having an EXCELLENT time (the food sounds really good!). I can't wait to hear all of your stories in person. You are all in my prayers.
With love from California,
Patrick Lewis
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