Wednesday Evening

I am late posting today.  We got into our Hotel Room at the Sancta Maria around 12 am this morning.  Had a delicious supper at midnight.  Fell asleep soon and had to get back up early to start the day.  We had a very good breakfast and then headed out.  Our first stop was to walk up the the Church of the Nativity.  It was nice-our group had a good time going up to the Church.  .  Got through quickly.  Bert Gary did a good job providing information about the Church.When we arrived at the
church it ws almost empty.

Then we went out to the Shepherd's Fields.  Visited two Churches and had a wonderful experience reading the story from scripture about the shepherds hearing the announcement of Jesus birth.  We visited two beautiful Churches.  Saw some great artwork.
Lunch was a real teat.  Ate in Bethlehem at Dollars.  I say they have the best Chicken sandwich in the world!!!!!!!!!!!

Following lunch, we headed out into the wilderness.  Our first stop was the Heriodium.  The palace fortress of King Herod.  What a great sight to see and climb. 

BTW--Tim and I are  still waiting for our luggage.  Packing tonight to go to Galilee will be easy-We each have our backpack. 

Then we headed to the "Tent of Nations", where David and his family have lived for over 100 years.  The "Tent of Nations" is about peace and justice.  We listened  his story about how David is trying to save his land.

Finally headed back to the hotel to eat and pack for Galilee.  Tomorrow we will see the Sea of Galilee.  That will be a great blessing.

I know it is only around 9:00----but I will say good night!!!!!!