Map of Eve's Israel Trip

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Eve in the Garden of Gethsemane

Ancient Olive Tree in Garden of Gethsemane

This is one  of the most famous places from the bible.  It is the garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives.  It is the garden where Jesus went to pray the night before he was arrested and then sent to hang on the cross.  He told his disciples before this to remember Him when they broke bread, which is like saying when they would eat.

The trees that are in the garden today are ancient olive trees.

Look at Eve here in the trunk of an olive tree.  This is a good shot of the trunk.  It looks grey and rough.  This spot is just Eve's size.

Eve viewing the garden

I think Eve is thinking, "This is really interesting.  The trees and the dirt are very different from what I am used to."

Eve with Camels

Eve saw a lot of camels in Israel.  In this picture she is posing in front of a picture of a couple camels.  It looks hot and sandy.  Did you know camels can live without food and water for many days?  The hump is full of fatty tissue to help them survive when food is hard to find.  Camels also have thick eyebrows that protect their eyes from the hot sun.
I think Eve is thinking, "Do these camels come in my size?"

Eve at the Dead Sea

Eve is at the Dead Sea!  It is one of the world's saltiest lakes.  It is called the Dead Sea because it is so salty, most animals can't survive there.  The salt also makes you more buoyant.   A lot of people who visit the Dead Sea will take pictures of themselves floating.  I saw a lot of pictures on the internet of people who took pictures of themselves floating and reading at the same time!
I think Eve is thinking that she could get on the water and catch up with her reading!!

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.