The Weekend Comes Early in Israel!

Though today is only Thursday, it is the end of our 5 day work week.  Saturday is the day of rest, and then Friday is also part of the weekend, going back to work on Sunday.  Today we has a bit of relief in that we stopped work early to listen to a lecture by Dr. Segal about some of the unique features  of Hippos.  There are many signs of both Greek and Roman construction and lay out for their cities.  It's hard to believe that the stone pavement we walk in on everyday was laid hundreds of years ago.  Dr. Schuler showed us the site of another church that the Israelis had one time hoped had also been a synagogue.  Turns out it wasn't, and so it may also be that work at Hippos will come to an end after next year.  It's interesting how religion and politics get involved with the progress of archeology.

This afternoon was spent as usual, since Jerusalem is off.  Dr. Chambers succeeded in planning an alternate trip to the north of here tomorrow.  There are 20 signed up. I will be able to tell you more about it after we come back (or else check his blog).  Food is going to be tricky on the weekend due to the Sabbath, and the eating area being closed.  However, I got spare food from home to tie me over in case.

I hope people are enjoying the blog.  If anyone wants to send me an email, its christlu@telusplanet.net. I won't promise a lengthy reply, since you can find out about me on the blog.

It is remarkable to be in this land where so much history took place, including the Ministry of our Savior.  D.S.