I am very excited about going home ! At the very same time I am sad to leave !!! Israel is a truly a special place . Each town has a uniqueness unlike the other ... We have all been talking about our favorite place and memory as we get ready to leave . Jerusalem and Jaffa are two that top my list ...But if you ask me tomorrow my answer might be different !

Eric and I are exhausted ... Moving takes a lot out of a person ! Whew ! We have been cleaning,packing getting ready for the movers all week and at the same time trying to visit with friends and hit those last few places we have been meaning to see !

The movers came today... now Eric and I can relax a little

Four more days to pack and organize for the big trip home

Caden and Mason are spending the weekend with their friend Daniel up in the Galilee (Daniels family use to live on our street but recently moved ) We spent yesterday with Daniel's parents sight seeing around the Sea of Galilee, the area most known for being associated with Jesus' life ... Ken and Tali were so nice to show us around (and take our kids all weekend ; )

Who says you can't hike in 100 degree weather

The Sea of Galilee

On our way home Eric and I stopped in Nazareth to pick up a few souvenirs...We have been there a few times (we love Nazareth) The church in the picture is the The Church of the Annunciation, one of the most important churches to Christians-this church is visited by many people from all over the world every year, as you could imagine -Funny sign out side on the main street !If you click on the picture you can see it better !