Thanks for everyone's help and prayers in getting me on the plane and to Israel!  We had an uneventful flight (although I think a certain part of my body is still numb after sitting for 8 hrs + in my seat without getting up!) and arrived in Tel Aviv at 3:15 Israeli time.  There's a 7 hour time difference so after only cat napping on the plane I am ready to crash tonight.  It's already 10p.m. here!

Tomorrow we ride on the Sea of Galilee, see Capernaum where Jesus' ministry was centered, visit the Jordan for a baptism and see the OT city of Beit Shan.  Thursday we'll see Caesarea Phillipi, Dan, have an inspiring view of the Sea of G, and see where 3 countries meet as well as have a great view of Mt. Hermon from Har Ben Tal.

Our group is composed of 9 people from the states and 9 with Venezuelan roots--7 of whom only speak Spanish!  Pray that we will be able to overcome the language barrier and with a common love for Jesus be good companions for the next 7 days!

Thanks for reading and with a little luck tomorrow I'll post a couple of pics.  Good night all!