{"id":287,"date":"2005-04-22T07:31:18","date_gmt":"2005-04-21T23:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nargalzius.com\/blog2\/http:\/www.nargalzius.com\/blog2\/archives\/2005\/04\/2005_04_22_0731.php"},"modified":"2005-04-22T07:31:18","modified_gmt":"2005-04-21T23:31:18","slug":"israel-day-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/nargalzius.com\/blog\/archives\/2005\/04\/22\/israel-day-12","title":{"rendered":"Israel: day 12"},"content":{"rendered":"

WARNING: these posts have not yet been proof-read. It’s difficult to find decently priced internet connections here. The actual<\/strong> posting time of these entries is April 22, in Jerusalem – in the Olive Tree hotel… with free WiFi!<\/em><\/p>\n

2005.04.21<\/p>\n

\n\"\"<\/a>\n*Pilgrimage Day 12*\n<\/center>\n\n

Day 12<\/h1>\n

Kibbutz Genazereth<\/h2>\n

We first went to Kibbutz Genazereth,<\/em> which is actually the “port” we used to get on the boat that took us to the middle of the sea\/lake (Galilee) yesterday.<\/p>\n

The museum found here housed an ancient egyptian boat, circa the time of the Jesus’ ministry. There’s even speculation that it was the<\/em> boat of the “calming of the storm,” which honestly is really<\/em> far fetched if you asked me. I didn’t actually go to the showroom – spending 5 dollars to see a worn down boat without definite proof that it was the<\/em> boat wasn’t quite as appealing as one would expect.<\/p>\n

Church of Heptapegon, Cana, Church of the Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph<\/h2>\n

The Church of Heptapegon (7 springs) is where the myth of the multiplication of the loaves was said to have been set. We then went to Cana,<\/em> where Jesus’ first miracle took place (where he turned water to wine).<\/p>\n

After that, we left Galilee and headed towards Nazareth… and ended up at The Church of the Annunciation.<\/em> This is pretty much self-explanatory – the area where the Annunciation took place. To be noted here, is the Grotto in the church which I would assume is either where the single Miriam (Mary) used to live, or at least a tribute to it. The Church of St. Joseph on the other hand, was built atop what is believed to be the holy family’s house (after Mary and Joseph wed obviously)<\/p>\n

Mt. Tabor<\/h2>\n

After a quick Shawarma take out lunch, we then headed out of Nazareth and up Mt. Tabor,<\/em> where The Church of the Transifuguration<\/em> is found. This is the myth wherein Jesus went up with some of his disciples and the latter suddenly saw Jesus with the prophets Moses and Elijah.<\/p>\n

We had mass at the church – in Moses’ chamber, and we went back to our hotel to end the day.<\/p>\n

Miscellaneous<\/h2>\n

Try to stock up on food if you can, though the Shawarma we had was good, in general, as I said: everything here is expensive.<\/p>\n

A quarter pounder meal at McDonald’s cost 8 US dollars, and a Magnum ice cream bar (sort of like a Pinipig Crunch<\/em> cost 2 (that’s a 100+ peso Pinipig Crunch!)<\/p>\n

Also go to the bathroom before you leave. Almost all WCs (Wash Closet?) here are all pay-per-use (1 Sheqel).<\/p>\n

That’s about it. Tomorrow we leave for the city of cities: Jerusalem (cue cinematic music).<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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