Eve at the Western Wall

This place is called the wailing wall because people saw Jewish people mourning the loss of their temple at this site.  People come here from all over the world to pray.  They write prayers on paper and stick them into cracks in the wall.  This wall is very old and respected as a sacred place.  

Eve at the woman's section of the wall.

Eve in Jerusalem

This is Eve overlooking the city of Jerusalem!  I think that Eve thinks Jerusalem is beautiful.  I do.  Do you see the yellow dome in the background?  Eve's friend told me that is the Dome of the Rock.  It is a church built over Solomon's Temple.

Here is the Dome of the Rock up close.  What a beautiful sight.  

The Ruins of Jericho

This is the ruins of Jericho.  I read that the Israelites walked around the city of Jericho seven times.  They used rams horns like trumpets.  After the seventh time they shouted, and the walls trembled and fell down.

Eve at Mount Carmel

Statue of the Prophet Elijah

Eve is on the beautiful Mount Carmel.  She is enjoying the statue of the prophet Elijah.  Elijah is said to have challenged Baal and prophesied the end of a long drought.

Eve in Nazareth

Eve visiting the Church of Annunciation

Eve is glowing in the Church of Annunciation.  She looks very interested to me, just glowing with excitement!  Eve's friend told me that this church is built where Gabriel the angel told Mary that she was going to be Jesus' mother.  You can find the story in Luke 1:26-38.

Eve in Capernaum

She made it!  It took 41 hours and 10 minutes to get to Israel.  She looks very pleased to be there.

Sea of Galilee 

This is the Sea of Galilee.  This is where Jesus walked on water and calmed the storm.  He and his disciples also fed 5,000 people!  I think Eve is wondering if she will be taking a boat ride.

Mount of Beatitudes

"God blesses those who realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them."  Matthew 5:3

Capernaum

In Capernaum Jesus healed many people.  One story I like is when he healed a man who couldn't walk.  He told him that his sins were forgiven, and he was able to walk home.  In this picture you can see the synagogue that Jesus taught in.  I think Eve must think it is very overwhelming to be in Jesus' footsteps.    It's so exciting.

Eve's First Trip

Eve is waiting to get on the plane to Phoenix, Arizona, USA.  This will be her first trip!  She is on top of a spam musubi.  Yum.

Eve

Hello, my name is Eve!  Nice to meet you.  I would like to tell you some information about me.  My favorite color is blue.  If you believe in second favorite colors, mine is yellow.  I like to eat pizza.  I also like to play soccer.  And I LOVE to travel.  My friends, Alice, Mary, Yuki and Charlie have gone to Japan, England, Australia, Italy, Las Vegas, San Diego, Idaho, and Florida and had a super big blast with special friends who took them to see different places.  I believe I will have just as much fun too!

P.S.  I also like animals.  Dogs are my favorite.