Day 6 - One the Way to Jerusalem

The days started with a lost bag that never showed up at the bus. As it turns out, it wound up in Bethlehem. We'll get it tomorrow. Today we headed south along the Jordan river towards Jerusalem.

We first visited a site that was once a great Byzantine city - Bet Shean. It was the place the body of King Saul was displayed after he was killed. It is a stunning site.

Here is the main street-the Cardo.

We were delayed getting to our next site because of rush hour traffic.

We stopped at Jericho, perhaps the oldest town in world history. Not much to look at, but it is a very historical spot. This tower-store room may be 8000 years old!

Here is a part of the city wall system that Joshua and the Israelites overcame with God's help.

Of course, you have to ride a camel...

Or, you can give the camel a treat.

The Jericho economy gets a shot in the arm as Karen does her thing.One thing I love about Jerusalem is the different people you see there from all over the world.

Here we are at the Church of All Nations.
And here we are at the 1000 year old church of Mary's Tomb.

OK, I'm a little embarassed to admit this is just a part of my room at the Olive Tree hotel. It's good to be the tour host.