Indiana Jones Ain't Got Nothin' On Us

Jordan...let me just say that we definitely gave the "adventures" of Indiana Jones a run for his money. From dance parties with the chefs at the hotel restaurant to seeing the city of Jerash to the sacred site of the Jordan River, Jordan put me far over my expectations.

A trip to Petra just wouldn't be complete if it weren't for a camel ride. Also, have you ever heard the noises that come out of a camel up close? well...its an experience you just can't afford to miss...

I must say, there are few sites that have been so exciting as walking through the siq with huge canyon walls to come out to one of the most 
incredible views I have ever seen. 

                                                                       Jordan River

 We went to the Roman Theatre in Amman and after a few live performances, we sang a few hymns as a group. 

 Indiana Jones?? No no...its just me.

Hot Tubbing in the Holy Land

Dane and I chillin in the hot tub at Herod's winter palace

The spring at Jericho, waters healed by Elisha

Wadi Qelt, Judean Wilderness

Great week so far!!! It's been quite the adventure. ok so monday we visited Herod's winter palace, Jericho, and Wadi Qelt. Such a great experience. My favorite place was definitely Wadi Qelt. It was just incredible to see where Jesus wandered for 40 days. I never thought of it as a place like this. Seeing it just gave me a whole new perspective on what He did, and most importantly why He came out here. It was great just to sit and reflect about when Christ was walking along that same place, and what that really meant. 

Way too good to be true...

This picture is looking out from Haas Promenade, this is the place where Abraham and Isaac would have had their first view of Mount Moriah, the place where Isaac was to be sacrificed. What a long journey this must have been for the father and son. 

Looking out onto Bethlehem

Well, im sorry i haven't been able to write a whole lot, i really don't have very much time but i will try to update every once in a while. Things are so great!!!! I love it here so much!!! This week has been really busy, we went on a field trip that overlooks the city from a bunch of different angles, which was really cool. It still hasn't hit me where i am, we will just read stories in the bible about all of these places then i look up and im like, oh...im here! so incredible!! I mean you always read about these stories and places but..its just...different here. Ummmm...oh and the other night we went and watched Josh(brother Ludlow's son) flag football game and cheered him on. Soooo fun! 

Welcome to the HOLY LAND

Sunset over the old city...I'm here!!!!! I can't believe it, i really can't believe that i'm here, after so long i finally made it!!! It is absolutely the most amazing place, and it's only the first day! i love it and i never want to leave!! Tomorrow we're going on a walk through the old city, i'm so excited. It seriously hasn't sunk in yet, walking out of my room and looking out on the city! Welcome to the Holy Land!!