Day 2 (C) - 18th - Mt NEBO to JERICHO (the Promised Land)

contd..... Day 2 (C)

79. A ''Primary Security Gate'' near Border crossing

between Jordan 'n' Jericho (Israel).

80. "Memorial Tank" between Jordanian Border

next to the ''Primary Security Gate''.

81. Now our "Tour Bus" entering in Israel "Check-point"

for travelers "check-in" 'n' for "immigration" clearance

near Jordanian border.

82. After crossing the Check-point - "Jordan River Valley".

83. Then 'n' there the Highway Road leads to Jericho.

84. Let's see the ''Sat Map'' of Jericho (The promised land).

85. Now we are entering into Jericho.

86. Welcome sign to "Jericho".

87. View of ''Jericho'' from a distance.

88. Our "Tour" Team Members - "The Mount of Temptation".

from a distance view.

89. A close view

The "Mount of Temptation"*** where Jesus spent

40 days 'n' 40 nights getting tempted by Satan.

90. Jericho's famous (Sycamore) Zacchaeus'** (Luke 19-1) tree.

91. Camel show with my partner.

92. Now we are going to enter into the "Jericho's Ancient City",

before that let's read its history as said in Bible.

93. Page-2.

94. Page-3.

95. The Man of 'Joshua'.

96. The below Illustrations expose that

(A) Joshua taking of Jericho 'n' (B) Safety Walls.

97. "Jericho's Ancient Walled City"*.

98. A Guide Stone to enter into the ''Oldest City''.

99. Mount of Ancient City and Monastery in the middle of the mountain.

100. Close view - ''Wall of Ancient City''.

101. Another view of Jericho from the

"Tel Es-Sultan" excavation site.

102. "Elisha Spring  Fountain" of "Jericho's Oldest City".

(refer in Bible 2Kings : 2)

103. A short Message about the "Elisha Spring Fountain".

104. Jericho - Modern city of ''Oasis''.

105. While crossing the ''Main Street of Jericho'',

the 'stone of the wall' says about the age of ''Oldest City''.

106. This photo explores that 

Jericho is also known as the ''City of Palms''.

107. ''Hungry Camels'' searching its food.

108. Now our ''Troup'' started to move from

Jericho towards Israel (Jerusalem).

At that time the scene of ''Camels road crossing...''

109. Highway - Jericho to Jerusalem.

110. Jericho on the road to Israel.

111. Connecting Main Point - Jordan 'n' Israel.

112. Israel Check Point at West Bank.

113. After crossing West Bank Check Point,

an interchange road to Tiberias(Israel).

114. Lake Tiberias with mountains.

115. Turning point to Israel.

116. Sea of Galilee.

117. Nearing to Tiberias.

118. The Welcome Board welcomes the ''Tourists'' to

Israel in three languages, ie. Aramaic, Arabic 'n' in English.

119. Finally we reached ''Tiberias'' and

Check-in at ''Restal Hotel'' for night stay.

120. View of Hotel Room

which allotted for me 'n' my partner.

121. My partner Viji Daniel.

click  Day 3 (A) - on 19th Program

Day 2 (B) - 18th - MADABA to Mt NEBO

contd... Day 2 (B)

42. The Map about "Mt Nebo" 'n' The Roadways from Jordan valley.

43. Mount Nebo Desert.

44. Highways 'Road view' towards Mt Nebo from Madaba.

45. Mount Nebo from a distance 'n' the 'promised land' beyond.

46. We are nearing to Mt Nebo 'n' can see at the top

The Memorial Church (Monastery) of Moses.

47. Before reading to the top, lets know something about 

'Mount Nebo' History.

48. Mount Nebo History page 2.

49. Mount Nebo History page 3.

50. Mount Nebo History page 4.

51. Mount Nebo History page 5.

52. Mount Nebo History page 6.

53. View of the 'Promised Land' 'n' 'Dead Sea'.

54. Mount Nebo 'Memorial sign'.

55. Sign at the entrance.

56. Foundation stone.

57. Display Board 1 - Mount Nebo's history in English & Arabic.

58. Display Board 2 - The Town of Nebo's history in English & Arabic.

59. On March 20, 2000, Pope John Paul II visited the site

during His pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

60. At that time He (Pope John Paul II) laid a pillar of Moses statue.

This statue sculptured in one single stone.

61. And also during His visit He planted an Olive tree beside the

Byzantine chapel as a symbol of ''Peace''.

62.  The Memorial Church of Moses, consisting of a simple shelter

over the ancient ruins.

63. A clear view of the Monastery.

64. Church Altar.

65. Pope Benedict XVI visited the site in the year May 9, 2009,

gave a speech

ie. called for reconciliation between Christians and Jews.

66. A clear inside view of the Altar of the Monastery.

67. The serpentine cross sculpture (the Brazen Serpent Monument)

atop Mount Nebo was created by Italian artist Giovanni Fantoni.

68. Mount Nebo at the time of 'Sun-rise'.

69. At 'Mid-day'.

70. At the time of 'Sun-set'.

71. Mount Nebo 'Old Mosaic Museum' - View 1.

72. View 2.

73. A view from the top of the Mount Nebo -  Desert Roadways.

74. A 'guide line' to the sights from Mount Nebo.

75. 'Plaque' summarising the Christian significance of Moses.

76. Northern view of the Dead Sea and Israel from Mount Nebo.

77. Map showing about Mount Nebo surrounded by

Jordan River Valley, the Dead Sea, Jericho and Jerusalem.

78. "Valley of Nebo" while returning from Nebo to Jericho.

contd..."Day 2 in (C)"