Anyways, right now I'm in Israel and I'm going to make a proper attempt to try and catch up on some posts. I've been a lot of places since I was in the Balkan countries.
Israel was a spur of the moment decision to visit really. I didn't know where I was headed after spending time in the Stan countries with my friend. I knew that going to Israel, Malta, Andorra, San Marino, Belarus, and morocco where at the top of my list in terms of 'europe' area and easily accessible to my next destination in the end of June - Western Africa.
Well maybe I should update you all on where I'm headed first...
For now I'm in Israel until June 11 then I'm headed to London Town for some relaxing and revisiting my former British life. Then I'm headed to morocco for 3 nights but only to Marrakech. That's country 92! Then flying back up to Barcelona and i will probably rent a car and drive to Andorra and stay there for two nights but probably go into southern France and check that out too. Andorra county 93! Then after this were planning on Western Africa. These countries include, Cape Verde, The Gambia, Senegal, Mali, cote d'vore, Togo, Benin, Ghana and maybe more. These plans haven't been finalized yet but then I'm hoping to fly home around July 15-20 for about a month. Toronto already is booked (road trip from Sebewaing) for July 24th weekend. ('Maybe I should just stay put....NEVER!)
So Israel! Wow I'm getting goosebumps just being here. It's absolutely amazing with all the religious sites here and re learning everything again that which I grew up with. It's crazy how I've forgotten all these biblical stories but I'm remembering really quickly. So far I took a tour to Bethlehem and Jericho. I saw the place where Jesus was born and also where the manger was laid. I saw the shepherds field where they were when the Angels came to them to tell them about the birth of Jesus. Wow! Today I took a tour to Nazareth which is where mary was and where she was told that she was going to give birth to the savior (even though she was a virgin). Then off to the Sea of Galilee where Jesus walked on water and gave food/fish to thousands. We passed through Cana on the way where Jesus turned water into wine....and the list goes on. So many magical things! I'm literally walking on the footsteps of Jesus! On Wednesday I'm doing a full day tour to Jerusalem to visit the old and new parts.
In addition to all this history, tel aviv is actually a really cool city. I'm at a hotel which is right on the beach, I mean the Mediterranean Sea! The sunsets are amazing and the feeling is good seeing all the people out exercising along the boardwalk. I've met some really cool people on my tours as well. Vincent and Jackie I hope you're reading! They have been encouraging me to like write a book or something about my travels. I'm not really that good of a writer so I thought I would at least try to revamp the blog.
Until next time. Cheerio ! (Getting ready for a bloody lovely time in the UK)
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