Shalom dear friends:
We had bright sunshine temperatures around 70 for our
tour of sites around the Jordan Valley!
Our group travelled to the north of Israel; first official stop
was Old Gesher & the Naharayim Experience. The area had a splendid
view of the Jordan River, the Gilad and Golan Mountain ranges. The site was
witness to the struggle of the Kibbutz members during War of Independence, 1948.
An audio-visual show was shown. A model demonstrates operation of the early
hydroelectric power station, and introduces complex systems of dams, bridges
and turbines that generated electricity.
We lunched on a terrace at lovely small town overlooking a view of the hills,
and then on to Beit She'an National Park we went.
I recalled visiting this site during an earlier trip to Israel in 2006, but
presented by our wonderful guide, Neil, I found it much more appealing. Major
excavations which have gone on since 1986 have uncovered architectural
reconstruction of buildings, installations and streets.
Following dinner back at our hotel, further introductions of 5 new caari
participants was made at our little session following our eating experience
(this is very common here in Israel)
Smiles and hugs from Marion Landen
