My Israel Diary!

[yomotalking]

Hi all.

I said in another Thread, that I'm leaving for Israel on Friday.

I also said I wanted to write a Journal, and maybe turn it into a book which I can publish. I've got it written in a big writing book here by the screen, and it's big and blue!

I will try and access the computer while I'm out there, but I've written an Introduction before I leave.

I'll keep you guys updated, and tell you all Yomo's antics in the Holy Land!

(PROMISE the day by day entries will NOT be as long was the Intro!)

Ok, first entry: the Introduction.....

INTRODUCTION

What I want to do out there is uncertain. Certainly, I want to see the land, see some famous sights, and "partiually" act as a tourist, but, as I express it: I just want to "be there" with the Jewish people, and meet new faces, and explore new experiences.

The Jewish and Arab markets are the place for those, and obviously there will be extraordinary foods, spices, wines, meats, fruits, and other new things which the stall holders will be selling.

Although I do not have a taste for strange and sharp foods, such as Syrian, or Assyrian products, I have an extraordinary compulsion to go the whole way, and after reading a book about a young woman in Israel experiencing the foods of an Arab Market, where sheeps' and camel's eyeballs are sold for eating, I came up with a resolution to eat one!

To my incredible amusement, the reactions of different people, when I laughingly stated I had made this resolve, where quite funny!

As can be imagined, it will be an entirely new experience for me, and prehaps this is why I have an amusing surge to do it, for me, an English citizen, do not have an eyeball exploding in my mouth every day!

We hope to go to the mountains, to walk up the paths, and see the views.

Worthy Comments:(About a week after this Introduction was written, Mum told me that we would be hiking for 20 miles sometimes!!! That day, we went out in Town and got good, solid walking boots!!)

We shall do some sightseeing, but I have a little feeling that the markets will attrct the most attention!

We shall be staying at a house in Tiberias, facing the sea of Galilee, where Botz (Name hidden on WorthyBoards) stated we may be able to fish.

Worthy Comments: (I've been fishing in the nearby river, but in Israel........being a fisherman/girl on the Sea of Galilee.....wow!!!)

According to the Holy Scriptures in the Bible, this is where the fishermen came from, before Jesus Christ called them to follow Him, and be His disciples.

It will be strange to read my own Bible, and look toward the window, and see where it actually took place.

We anticipate going to the Kidron Valley, where Botz has been before, and told us earlier, that he had discovered that the ground has hundreds of shards of pottery and other items. Earlier in 2005, Botz had been kind enough to show us the pottery he had found, and picked up from the Kidron Valley.

He had also bought items that others had collected, from that area, in a little shop, and the items Botz had purchased were quite impressive.

The flight is booked, and we are to wake up about half three a.m., which does not seem to impress me, for I am not the kind of person that appreciates being woken at early hours of the morning!

However, to solve the problem, an early bedtime will be required, and my alarm clock set.

The airport, according to my father, is an hour and a half away, and of course, it shall be dark.

Sitting in a dark car, heading to an airport which is 120 minutes away, is not a delightful prospect, but we are informed that that we shall be eating breakfast on the plane.

This certainly cheers me up slightly!

Having a waitress serve you an air breakfast, while you sit back and enjoy the ride, is an idea that would cheer up most people's minds!

The only thing that seems to dull the prospect of flying, is that we may be at the mercy of a deranged terriost, whose aim is to blast the lights out of all present in the air, but we hope we shall be safe. After all, they say, that the safest way to travel, is by aeroplane, though I still have my doubts about it, since all the bombs have gone off at airports.Still, we pray for God's protection.

Botz is staying over the night before we go, so we can go as soon as possible.

The suitcases are all packed, and now we are ready to go.

What tommorrow will hold, thoughts fail me, but I know it shall be a grand time in Israel!

Well, that's the Intro over.

Tommorrow..........tommorrow..........

[nebula]

Yom -

You are an awesome writer/recorder/journalist!

Your ability to express your thoughts and feelings and the depths you go into is quite a talent.

I look forward to reading more!

BTW - I hope you've broken in those new walking boots. If not, I suggest you wear them for the rest of the day and at least get a kilometer or two walk in with them.

Lord bless!

[Scarletprayers]

Keep us informed Yomo! It sounds like and awesome trip! I'll be praying for you and your family!

[angels4u]

Yomo, I know you will have a great time and learn a lot, you will be amazed to see all the things the Bible talks about , but :

I have an extraordinary compulsion to go the whole way, and after reading a book about a young woman in Israel experiencing the foods of an Arab Market, where sheeps' and camel's eyeballs are sold for eating, I came up with a resolution to eat one!

I don't know------ about eating a camel's eyeball?

Praying, Angels

[Anne]

Yomo,

I'm a serious person, look............ this is my serious face , I enjoy reading and writing myself, you must take this urge to write about Israel further. Well worded introduction my friend, I could not have done better myself.

God keep Yomo and family safe in your arms

Anne

[Fiosh]

Can't wait to hear the further adventures of Yomo. Loved your intro! It is so "you".

I hope you can keep us posted from Israel.

Love ya,

Fiosh

[Keith]

Yomomomomomo....

For heaven's sake girl, you're going to Israel! Don't worry about finding a computer to write to us; we'll be here when you return! Concentrate on enjoying your trip and use it as a time to get closer to God. Ask Him to speak to you. If you keep a journal, do it for yourself. Make it a heartfelt one. I appreciate that you want to involve us! (Just shows how sweet you are!) But, please Yomo, don't do it for us or for something to post on the boards. Concentrate on the trip and your relationship with Jesus first and foremost, ok? That is so much more important.

[yomotalking]

Shalom!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm in an Internet Cafe.

On Friday, I got up at 2.am (English Time)............and was very tired.

Botz took us around Tiberas.

It was great!!!

Today, we went to the remains of Capernehum (spelt that wrong....?)

Then we went to The Mt. Of Beatitudes!!!

We had a great time there!

I have one thing to say.................

I AM NEVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR going in an elevator again!!!!!!!!!

Just 15-20 mins ago, we came down from the top of a building , and I was telling Botz, and Jenbe (Mum) that I was nictoclaustraphobic.

(Means I'm scared of dark, small DARK places.)

Botz and Jenbe convinced me to go in.

I was still reminded of last night, where the eletrics had stopped, and we were up in there............no lights either....

Well, tonight.............the lift stoopped.Light went out.

Jenbe suddenly said "the ventalation has gone!"

My first thought was:

Oh God.

The ventalation. If it has gone..........we are going to be suffocated!

It was very frightening...........

Jenbe shouted, and banged on the door, and tried to open it.

It opened to a brick wall.

Botz shouted in Hebrew..........

Then we saw a light at the top of the lift door........and a Hebrew man shouted something........

Jenbe shouted " we're STUCK!!!!"

The man was silent.

Evidently, he could not understand English.

"speak Israeli!!" hissed Jenbe/

Botz shouted again, this time in Hebrew, and the man answered.

The lights came on...the air came on..........and then the door went up.

We hastily thanked the man and went down the steps...NOT the lift this time!!!

In the car, Jenbe said to Botz: " how long would we have left, if we were in there with no supply......and we were at the bottom, with no one to hear us?"

"An hour. then we'd pass out." said Botz

My heart was beating!!!

Jenbe had been nervous.

As we got out the car, to come here at the Cafe, I loudly stated that I would never go in a lift again!!

Jenbe told me that I'd have to if I was in England............

NO WAY!

That was VERRRRRY frightening.

Anyway..............that's today's news!!!!

[Anne]

Yomo, lol

tell us all about your visit to homeland when you get back. Sounds as if you're excited. Speak to you soon and give your family my best wishes

Your sister in Christ Jesus

Anne

[Fiosh]

Wow, Yomo, you're barely there one day and already you've had an adventure! How cool is that???!!!!!!!

Look at this way......you've already faced----and survived---your worst fear. The rest should be easy.

Love ya,

Fizz