The Holy Land Part 3 (scratching the surface!)

Middle East » Israel
March 2nd 2018

Published: March 3rd 2018

In this my final blog of my recent trip to Israel, I find myself deeply conflicted and immersed in a dilemma, which is the reason for my delay in publishing. How do I write a summation of this unique exposure which adequately captures what I experienced and saw, yet expressing it in such a manner recognizing that, first and foremost, this is a travel blog, which should exude with enticement for my... Read Full Entry

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Roger Sutherland

Whirl Traveller

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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On the Temple Mount with the Golden Dome in background.

Access to this area is strictly restricted to two hours a day, at specific times, for non Muslims.

At Ein Karim for the day.

In the valley below is said to be the area that Mary. mother of Jesus, greeted Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptiste.

Enjoying Cabernet Sauvignon in the El Al lounge.

Awaiting departure to Canada in the El Al lounge at Ben Gurion Airport. Excellent array of eats and drinks here.

3rd March 2018

Ed
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Great blog
Thanks very much for your great blog. You wrote beautifully and with conviction of your personal feeling and view which makes your blog so wonderful to read. The inclusion of history and quotes makes it a lession. I'm already looking forward to your next journey!!!

3rd March 2018

naomi rattray
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Trying the Arab and Jewish headgear
is symbolic for your openness to both sides! You have compassion all around

3rd March 2018

Whirl Traveller
Roger Sutherland

Thank you.
I love people everywhere I go and appreciate the circumstances under which many of them live, cementing my appreciation for both St. Lucia and my adopted country, Canada.

4th March 2018

Pam
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Well Written Blog.
A beautifully written and honest assessment of the situation at present in Israel. It is als an unbiased and it was a pleasure to read.

6th March 2018

Norm Sutherland
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Israel
Good impartial blogging. But as I thought politics changes peoples' perceptions of reality. Remove politicians with vested interests and communities will thrive as God intended

6th March 2018

Heather Gun-Munro
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Israel
Words fail me to express what a great blog and great time you both had in Israel and beyond. How I wish my trip was a quarter of what you saw and experienced. As I usually say, your blogs take me right into the excperience itself as though I was there too. Excellently written and described from all angles. Thanks for sharing

12th January 2019

Josephine Choy
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Thank you for sharing Israel - scratching the surface!
The vivid seemed live description of "Israel - Scratching the surface!” touched my heart and soul, upon reading, it brought tears to her eyes! Be humble. Be kind. Be wise. Love the world, we are all the same!

13th February 2019

Whirl Traveller
Roger Sutherland

Thank you Josephine
I have only today noticed your comment about my blog on Jerusalem because I have not had time recently to check my blog until today. I am pleased that you have been touched. It is a very special place that I hope to return to some day, God willing.

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