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October 7th 2017
Published: October 10th 2017
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It was different from the very beginning - extra boarding security, and justifiably so, at the El Al Airline counter in Toronto as we waited to board for an almost eleven-hour flight to Tel Aviv, Israel. We must have been two of very few non-Jewish passengers on board and our flight was excellent, with attentive service from the flight attendants. We got our first surprise just as we began our des... Read Full Entry



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Roger Sutherland
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My name is Roger and I am originally from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia but now live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. My wife Jeanette and I have traveled to all the continents with the exception of Antarctica but nevertheless still have many other countries and areas that we wish to experience in the future. So far we have visited nearly 76 countries and territories worldwide, some of which we have visited multiple times and counting. We are particularly attracted to Europe and as an example, have visited Belgium six times and Spain four, making it eight times on the continent as of July 2... full info
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This is certainly a place to increase body weight with such tempting delights.This is certainly a place to increase body weight with such tempting delights.
This is certainly a place to increase body weight with such tempting delights.
A well stocked bakery.A well stocked bakery.
A well stocked bakery.
Gee shopping.Gee shopping.
Gee shopping.
One must learn never to pay the asking price but bargain yourself to gratification. It works!
The lemon and mint tea was excellent as we sat watching people of every description pass by.The lemon and mint tea was excellent as we sat watching people of every description pass by.
The lemon and mint tea was excellent as we sat watching people of every description pass by.
Here Jeanette and I enjoy mint and lemon drink with our fellow volunteer from Ghana (a champion at the game of Owari)
Our Aussie fellow volunteer.Our Aussie fellow volunteer.
Our Aussie fellow volunteer.
Outside Damascus Gate.Outside Damascus Gate.
Outside Damascus Gate.
Excavated baths of Betheseda.Excavated baths of Betheseda.
Excavated baths of Betheseda.
This complex was quite extensive.
A Jewish residence Inside the Old City.A Jewish residence Inside the Old City.
A Jewish residence Inside the Old City.
A family get together.A family get together.
A family get together.
The Lithostrotos under the convent.The Lithostrotos under the convent.
The Lithostrotos under the convent.
Mt shopkeeper friend, Heni.Mt shopkeeper friend, Heni.
Mt shopkeeper friend, Heni.
He was exceptionally friendly with good choices of fruit and vegetables. He will see more of us.
On our terrace.On our terrace.
On our terrace.
From here we overlook the Holy Sepulchre and the Temple area. It is magnificent.



10th October 2017

Patricia Poonwah
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I read your blog with awe; what a blessed experience you both are having. Roger from your description I can see how very emotional it is for you! Sign me up to go!
10th October 2017

Rosemary
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What a great experience you're having. Thourghly enjoyed the read.
11th October 2017

Beverly Hill
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Good to read your blog Roger, very interesting. My niece is in Israel currently volunteering, not sure exactly where, but if you come accross a Tamara aged about 40, she might be my niece. Please be careful, as I'm sure you always are. God bless you both xxx
11th October 2017

KIM
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Roger you don't waste a minute! Nothing to lose and a world to see!
11th October 2017

adventurer seeking adventures
Carol Lundgren

Enjoy Your Adventure
so pleased you were finally able to visit the HOLY land - our experience in 2009 was also emotional!
12th October 2017

naomi rattray
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Your job
Please tell us more about what exactly you will do at the Convent.
12th October 2017

Heather Gun-Munro
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ISRAEL WEEK 1
"as two teardrops spontaneously dripped down my tired cheeks. I can't explain this unexpected emotion." I too had the tears nearly rolling down my cheeks as I read your words. You took me back there. You will see far more than I managed to and I can't wait to talk to you all on Skype when you get back to hear the excitement of your journey to the place where our dear Lord Jesus walked and lived and died and rose again........... so, so special. It makes the bible come alive and you will find you will read it in a very different way in the future.
13th October 2017

JOSIE JAMES
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WOW!
WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!! BET YOU WILL NEVER FORGET THIS TRIP.
13th October 2017

JOSIE J.
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i AM IN AWE AS i READ YOUR EXPERIENCES. -THE LAND WHERE JESUS WALKED!!

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