Andy at Israel - Now just waiting...

Finally read the holy land study guide so I feel more ready than ever to start the trip.  

One thing that struck me as I read is how small an area this is - 75 miles from Tiberius to Jerusalem.  In some locations major events took place just a few miles apart. It will be interesting to see things from that perspective.  

It's also interesting that in such a small area there is so much diversity of land: snow capped mountains (Mt. Hermon at 9,230 ft above sea level) to the lowest spot on earth above water (the Dead Sea at 1,300 ft. below sea level).  There is an arid wilderness, lush river fed valleys, rolling hills and vast lakes.  The land itself tells a story and I look forward to seeing and hearing that story in the days to come.  

All packed and ready to go, now just waiting....  

Shalom!