Entering Bethlehem Welcome to Israel, a land steeped in both religious and political turmoil. As I ventured into the region, I encountered cities surrounded by imposing walls, gun towers, and a pervasive presence of security cameras. One such city was…
Jerusalem! The ancient Biblical city full of incredible history. Jerusalem is most holy site for Christians, Jews and Muslims alike. I paid for a tour of the city and our first stop was at a vantage point along the Jericho Road with an excellent view of the entire city including the iconic Dome of the Rock – the Islamic shrine with its entire roof covered in pure gold which was built centuries ago. We checked out some nearby stony, centuries old caverns, before making our way toward the walled city.
Arriving in Ashdod, Israel Our cruise ship made its next stop in the precarious and intriguing city of Ashdod, Israel—a place known for its turbulent history, including suicide bombings and its role as a major military cargo port connected to…
