Sue's photos from the first two days of St. Luke's "On Holy Ground" travel: pictures from Jordan. See "Sue's 2nd album for pictures from Nazareth/Sea of Galilee and Bethlehem (June 10--16). "Favs" will be added from all participants in the Photo Journal album. Leave your comments and sign the guestbook! Thanks! Sue (Sue likes to display her pics in reverse order, with most recent at the top.)
Date(s): June 7--9, 2008. Album by Sue and Paul Edison-Swift. Photos by Sue Edison-Swift. 1 - 194 of 194 Total.
131 DSC 1130Edit This is the best-preserved of the Petra monuments. It's called the "Treasury" but it's actually a royal tomb. You can walk into the opening a little way where you see an entry hall and doorways to three burial chambers. Very cool. Wish you were here!Edit "Whao! That is cool! Wish I was there!" "were you able to go inside?" "Lynda: This took my breath away. What a dream reali..." "Lynda, glad to find a picture of you. So happy to see..." "Hi Lynda. Great picture. Good to see you. Blessings t..." "We looked inside. The room was empty with 3 carved o..." View Comments...
134 DSC 1121Edit Add Description "Isn't this where Indiana Jones and his dad ride away ..." "It IS the canyon where Indiana Jones and his dad, alo..." "I think so, although I have not seen the picture." View Comments...
143 DSC 1076Edit Add Description "Wonderful Picture..." "what is that behind you?" "A couple of snuggle bunnies. It looks windy there." "I will have to ask Mom. I think is was in Jordan at ..." "You look good, both of you :-)" View Comments...
159 DSC 0978Edit In the greek orthodox chapel near the site where the church remembers the baptism of Christ in the Jordan. The icons were amazingEdit
160 DSC 0973Edit The waters of the Jordan for all to share.Edit "Where is this, dad?" "Bethany Beyond the Jordan. A spot overlooking the Jo..." View Comments...
164 DSC 0966Edit A Romanian girl being baptized in the Jordan.Edit
165 DSC 0963Edit what a thrill...to witness a baptism of a girl in the jordan river at bethany beyond jordan (where the church remembers Jesus' baptism).Edit
172 DSC 0947Edit this is the st luke's "on holy ground" pilgrims, minus kiersten and sarah who will join us late monday eveningEdit "Yay for the group! Good call on the hats!" "Shalom! Looks like you're having a great time. Chic..." View Comments...
175 DSC 0935Edit no it's not a beard...i fainted on the plane (it was HOT) and landed on my chin in the aisle. all is well...it could have been a lot worse.Edit "I'm glad you're OK, Mommy. Drink lots of water! Wea..." "Oh, Sue, please be careful and stay hydrated. I'm so ..." "Oh Sue, how miserable to be hot and fainty--before yo..." "Sorry to hear that Mama Sue....hope you get some medi..." "Hello, Lovies! There is free internet access here at..." "And you were worried about Paul's balance issues. Hop..." View Comments...
180 DSC 0929Edit Add Description "Great photo, mom & dad!" "THANKS AND WE LOVE HEARING FROM YOU." "Bill and Carolyn it is so good to see you with St. Lu..." "Good picture. You look still look fresh. Enjoy, and..." "Happy Anniversary! What an amazing trip! We love,
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182 DSC 0927Edit Add Description "We miss you all and can't wait to see more pictures. ..." "Neat picture...looks like good weather!
Shalom,
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183 DSC 0926Edit Add Description "Oh adam...only you would be wearing a shirt that matc..." "Even our Savior looks paler than Adam! Looks so much ..." "Adam! You look so nice next to Jesus. (Look it's Jesu..." "So, if you moved a tad to the right, it would look li..." "I didn't think it was possible, but the Holy Land jus..." View Comments...
186 DSC 0922Edit Add Description "Hi Anne: What a wonderful journey - you still look e..." "Hi, Millie! This is just a mosaic at Bethany beyond ..." View Comments...
190 DSC 0913Edit Add Description "Hi Adam! Have you and Barb figured out what you are ..." "So Adam- when you come back- will you be one of our n..." View Comments...
191 DSC 0910Edit Our first bus was the Philadelphia!Edit
193 DSC 1414Edit Add Description "Sue, you look so content. Your footwear must be treat..." "What body of water is that? Looks like the picture wa..." "The kibbutz we stayed at for three days was right on ..." "Pretty Mommy!" View Comments...
194 DSC 1415Edit Add Description "Might this be the Edison Swifts?!" "I'd recognize them anywhere! Definitely the Edison-S..." "I love this one!!" View Comments...
Thanks for sharing your photos. Love all the big floppy hats! I'd blend in perfectly with your tour group. I wear a hat all the time I'm out-of-doors. No one else does, so I look like an oddity, an embarrassment to my children, etc. - Maureen Murphy, Wed, 2 Jul 2008 7:00PM
