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Israel (Part 4) – Galilee
June 20, 2011 – 12:49 pm
As part of my trip, I joined a multi-day tour of the Galilee region. The focus of the tour was on sites from the New Testament, since the Galilee was where much of Jesus’ ministry took place. The following few photos don’t really do it justice, but hopefully they give you a flavor of things. read more
happy father’s day!
June 19, 2011 – 8:50 am
skyping with daddy in israel this morning…. happy father’s day!! we love you daddy! see you soon!
Israel (Part 3) – Bargaining
June 19, 2011 – 7:36 am
(Scene: early one morning in the Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. I walk past a shopkeeper ["SK"] selling metal trinkets. *Note: 1 U.S. dollar = 3.5 Israeli shekels) SK: Hey… hey! Come in here (motioning inside the shop), let me show you something. Me: (With slight hesitation) okay. SK: Everything in the read more
Israel (Part 2) – Jaffa
June 18, 2011 – 10:37 am
Tel Aviv was originally built as an extension of the ancient city of Jaffa (Yafo). To this day Jaffa retains its Arab character: The clock tower: The Mahmudiya mosque: The Church of St. Peter: View of Tel Aviv from the south: The flea market! Anyone interested in some junk?
reading dumbo
June 16, 2011 – 11:18 pm
we picked up a few good finds at the vancouver college fair last month, including a vintage “dumbo at the circus” book. yay dumbo!
Israel (Part 1) – Tel Aviv
June 12, 2011 – 7:52 am
This summer I have the privilege of spending some time in Israel. Having been here less than a week, I get the sense that my visit will be too short to really see everything–but my goal is to make the best of what time I do have! My trip begins in Tel Aviv: Welcome to read more
happy 9 months!
June 8, 2011 – 9:00 am
our little cupcake is nine months old today. loves her gator, and has three teeth and counting.
matia turns five!
June 7, 2011 – 8:27 pm
happy birthday matia! amazing how time flies… boo boo was only 6 weeks old when we got married. and now we’re celebrating her fifth birthday with rebecca! we joined a small family celebration at “spicy court”. make a wish! jump dee dee, jump!