Mount Tabor

Met David Landis - co-founder of Jesus Trail- & his friend Anna at Fauzi Azar Inn for breakfast.They are doing great work promoting the Jesus Trail with the Israeli Authorities.
David's advice on a route out of Nazareth on the way to Mt Tabor was invaluable.
Again we set off later than anticipated but we made good time to the foot of the mountain.It was a hard slog up the mountain from Dubbaraya (apologies for spelling)laden with water & food.1 hour 25 minutes - 2 hr 5 minutes was the Groups time.
The Jesus prayer every inch of the way ensured all four of us got to the Monastery (reputed to be the most beautiful in the Holy Land )at the top before it closed.
We had problems in the dark on the way down again.At least it was not life threatening.
All Paul's joints OK.Patsy battling on well.James dogbite doesn't seem to be causing any problems & Thomas is heroically carrying all his excess camera gear.

We are now at the unlikely named HooHa Cyclists House in Kfar Tavor.A strikingly futuristic looking place.We thought we had the place to ourselves.Paul was ready for shower/jacuzzi when a couple wandered into the lounge area.
The guy wore a look that said "member of the trans world......."
As it was pre shower it must have been an 'olfactory experience' for them both!
The Man on a Donkey - BBC journalist Aleem Maqbool has now contacted us...

(Terrific Draw! - Matthew,Myron & Red Dave - thanks for letting me know)