Letters from Mari | For time never waits

I am well aware that time waits for no one.

Life unfolds without waiting for anyone. 

♡,

Mari

2024

Tiberias | Capharnaum, Kinneret, and Yardenit

Thankful for my family since they've already made plans on where we should go. 

Our first stop was at Rabbi Meir and then Capharnaum. 

Capharnaum was a fishing village and was later on known to be where Jesus performed many of his miracles. 

It was said that Jesus called it his "own city" and then at some point, cursed the place due to the people's lack of faith. 

Currently, Capharnaum is often visited by pilgrims and tourists.

Remnants of the ancient synagogue exists here too. 

Capharnaum is next to Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). 

Kinneret is a freshwater lake and was said to be the second lowest lake in the world.

The next day, we went to visit Yardenit.

Yardenit is a site visited by pilgrims and tourists who wanted to experience the waters in which Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. Entrance is free but participating in baptism ceremony is available for a fee. 

I felt spiritual connection after few days of visiting religious sites. A blessed first week in the country. 

♡,

Mari

Israel 2023 | Day 1

Been praying for a long time to have the opportunity to visit Israel and it happened. 

Glory to God! 🙏

All smiles when the plane landed at the Tel Aviv airport, early in the morning.

Thanks to my mom's friends who welcomed me with flowers and warmth 😊

Later, we went to Tiberias.

Met my ninang and ninong, finally. 

Nice meeting Bonnie too 🐶

Btw - Dinner was fantastic!

Can't wait to visit other places!


♡,
Mari