We left Petra this morning to drive here (250 kilometers or so), and since it’s winter (there was snow on the ground in the mountains) we came on the desrt highway, stopping first to overlook a crusader castle now under renowation, then to Madaba to visit St. Geourge’s Greek Orthodox church, which ahs in it [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Amman, Jordan
Posted in 1 on February 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Petra, Jordan
Posted in 1 on February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We arrived in Jordan yeaterday afernoon at 4:30 PM and drove 2 1/2 hours South to Petra along an ancient road called “the King’s Highway.” We stayed last night (and tonight) at a wonderful hotel just outside the entrance to Petra. After breakfast, we walked with our guide to the entrance, to the “horse mounting [...]
Lenten reflection (in response to Rich’s request for a theological reflection)
Posted in 1 on February 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s Friday. We leave tomorrow for Amman, Jordan. It’s snowing HARD, and I’m worried about getting to JFK and whether the flight will operate.Anyway, I’ve been on sabbatical now two weeks, and I’m learning what it means to wait: wait for tomorrow, wait for an activity to occur to me (I’ve got lots of time [...]
Ash Wednesday
Posted in 1 on February 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We just finished the noon Ash Wednesday service. Since Daryl and Maria and Mark will be doing tonight’s service, I’m wrapping up loose ends in preparation for my sabbatical to begin “officially” tomorrow. So many of you have been asking about our plans and expressing your support for Rhea and me. I want you to [...]
