Hello from Isreal!!!!!
I am Ross Mollenkopf.
The trip so far has gone smooth enough. We had a bit of a hold up while in the airport in Tel Aviv. Our bus driver thought we were going to be there a day later than we showed up. We had to chill out in the airport for about three hours before someone showed up to save us. I struggled to stay awake on the bus trip to Ibillin to soak it all in, but I succumed to sleep. I was awakened by the bus jerking around steep windy streets of this "small village" which has a population of 1200 or so. It is definenly hot here, and humid. There isnt much air conditioning either, so we get to all be hot. I heard it is hot in Livermore, but you have air conditioning so ha.
We visited Nazareth today, and learned a bit about how Jesus lived way back in the day. We hiked around a little farm in the middle of a big city that actually produces there own olive oil. I learned that Jesus's profession was not just carpentry, but tranlates better as, "builder." This means that he worked with stone as well! This is significant to me because I am studying civil engineering! This whole experience over here brings all the pictures that you see in picture books to life! I was telling some of the group earlier today that I have been to museums and places such as Jamestown over on the east coast with my family, and it just isn't as exciting. Jesus makes these things extra interesting and I am glad to experience this trip!
We are all doing ok for those who are worrying. Thank you for your prayers and support!
PEACE
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Hey everybody! Wow, it's only day three, and it sounds like you guys have already had some great experiences! I'm glad to hear you're all doing well. I can't wait to see pictures!!! You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
-Beth Berger
Good to hear from you Ross! It makes sense that Jesus was a builder, doesn't it? There's a lot more stones over there than trees. It is 105 here today! Stay cool!
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