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Middle East » Israel
March 2nd 2018
Published: March 3rd 2018
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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
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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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Altar in the shape of a boat at the Magdala Centre, Galilee.Altar in the shape of a boat at the Magdala Centre, Galilee.
Altar in the shape of a boat at the Magdala Centre, Galilee.
A beautifully unique church in Galilee.
Part of the inside of this uniquely beautiful church.Part of the inside of this uniquely beautiful church.
Part of the inside of this uniquely beautiful church.
Gee on the grounds of the Magdala Centre, Galilee.Gee on the grounds of the Magdala Centre, Galilee.
Gee on the grounds of the Magdala Centre, Galilee.
On the shore of the Sea of Galilee.On the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
On the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
Jesus walked these shores, sailed this sea and quieted the storm.
2,000 year old boat recovered from the Sea of Galilee.2,000 year old boat recovered from the Sea of Galilee.
2,000 year old boat recovered from the Sea of Galilee.
Typical of the type used during the time of Christ.
Flourishing banana plantation in northern Israel.Flourishing banana plantation in northern Israel.
Flourishing banana plantation in northern Israel.
We a;so drove past mango tree plantations and other fruit growing areas, some of which were in green houses.
Mount of the Beatitudes.Mount of the Beatitudes.
Mount of the Beatitudes.
Mount of the Beatitudes.Mount of the Beatitudes.
Mount of the Beatitudes.
With the gentle and kind Sister Rita.With the gentle and kind Sister Rita.
With the gentle and kind Sister Rita.
Sister Rita arranged and accompanied us on our tour of Nazareth, Capharnaum, Sea of Galilee, Tiberius, Jericho etc.
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Church built over what is believed to be St. Peter's house, Capharnaum.Church built over what is believed to be St. Peter's house, Capharnaum.
Church built over what is believed to be St. Peter's house, Capharnaum.
A memorial to St. Peter.A memorial to St. Peter.
A memorial to St. Peter.
Ruins of St. peter's house.Ruins of St. peter's house.
Ruins of St. peter's house.
Ruins of synagogue near St. peter's church.Ruins of synagogue near St. peter's church.
Ruins of synagogue near St. peter's church.
Near the Goland Heights.Near the Goland Heights.
Near the Goland Heights.
We drove past this area on our return to Jerusalem.
The Gland heights, Syria.The Gland heights, Syria.
The Gland heights, Syria.
Sign at entrance to Bethlehem (see script below)Sign at entrance to Bethlehem (see script below)
Sign at entrance to Bethlehem (see script below)
Sign reads the following" "This road leads to Area A under the Palestrinian Authority. The entrance for Israeli citizens is forbidden. Dangerous to your lives and is against the Israeli law."
Bethlehem's wall.Bethlehem's wall.
Bethlehem's wall.
Bethelem.Bethelem.
Bethelem.
Bethlehem, a city of over 220,000Bethlehem, a city of over 220,000
Bethlehem, a city of over 220,000
This population includes about 20,000 living in the refugee camps of Dheisheh, Aida and Beit Jibrin.
Inside BethlehemInside Bethlehem
Inside Bethlehem



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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