Less than 12 hours and counting

Passport? Check
Netbook? Check
Tickets? Check
Camera? Check

Everything for a week, packed in one carry-on bag and a backpack? Check, Check, and Check.

Months ago, when I found out I might go to Israel, I really didn't think it would happen. I mean, how does a relatively unknown writer, wind up going on the trip of a lifetime to explore and write about the Holy Land? I may stop pinching myself when I step off the plane in Tel Aviv.

I tried to learn Hebrew for the trip, but I was relieved when our coordinator told me most people speak english. Still, I'm excited to try the few words I actually learned. "Shalom, Ani Pamela. Miatah?" I'm probably not spelling it correctly, but I have the pronounciation down. At least on that one. So, in typical sanguine fashion, I may know the name of everyone I meet in Israel. And I can probably remember enough to ask them how they are. If they answer in Hebrew, I'm done. Unless they really like Gleedah. After all, everyone likes Gleedah.

Seriously, I am so thrilled to be heading to the land where Jesus lived, taught, healed, cast out demons, ate with his friends and walked voluntarily to His death - and ultimately rose again. Hopefully I can fit enough tissues in my bag to catch the flood of emotion I can already feel threatening my tear ducts.

We are scheduled to see so much in just a week. I'm not sure what internet access will be available, other than at our hotels, so will update the blog as much as I can. Please feel free to leave comments and share your experiences in the Holy Land if you have been blessed to visit.

For now, I bid you goodnight. I hope you enjoy taking this journey with me. Be sure to click "Follow" and subscribe to the feed etc.

Oh...and if Gleedah has you scratching your head, not  to worry...I will post a picture of it soon.

Blessings and Joy,
Pamela