Had a very uneventful trip, the 777 plane was fantastic and smooth as a baby's behind. I am rooming in the dorm with three yound adult males from West Virginia Univerity. I actually met them before we borded the plane in Newark. There are aproximately 20 young adults in the dorm. Have met and am getting to know the fifty people who are working on the Bethsaida Dig. Dr. Rommie Avram of University of Nebraska Omaha, is the Director of the Dig and Dr. Carl Savage of Drew University is the Asso. Director. Along with WVU, Drew University, and U of NB, we have Rocky Mountain University and a number of individuals like myself. Kibbutz Ginasor is beautiful, nestled on the Sea of Galilee. I have taken many pictures but have not yet made an attempt to post them.
We toured the Bethsaida Site today and I found it fascinating. You immediately see the ruins of a 10 th century BC wall as you come into the site. Up the hill is the largest city gate found in all of Israel and the Middle East. It is called a four chamber gate. There is a palace area and a residence area. Tongue in cheek we saw "Peter's House" which is actually called the Fisherman's House, the Winemaker's House and yes it had a wine cellar in which the found the wine bottle pottery (no wine), the other is called "Luke's House" because they found some ancient medical impliments.
Tonight we get off with just a lecture, at 8 to 9pm. Tommorrow we start the day at 5:30 am. More to come.
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Dad, did you spell check? I guess I can forgive you since you're probably tired from the plane trip. Glad to hear that you're seeing so many cool things.
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