Yearly Archives: 2011
The TourMagination Oberammergau Christmas Market tour has come to an end. Yesterday we enjoyed our morning tour to the magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle. Neuschwanstein Castle On the drive to the castle, we were reminded how unusual the weather is this December. … Continue reading
This afternoon we gathered in front of the Ammerhaus for the opening ceremony of the 2011 Oberammergau Christmas Market. Opening the Christmas Market Four men played Alpine horns to welcome the visitors. In the words of welcome, the MC thanked … Continue reading
The TourMagination tour began with tour members departing from Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Toronto and Liberty International Airport in Newark last evening. Both groups departed late but arrived 30 minutes early due to a strong tail wind. We departed … Continue reading
This afternoon I was talking with Audley Nugent, our driver-guide in Jamaica. We reviewed the program for our Jamaica – Its People, Natural Beauty and Fruits tour from January 20-29, 2012. Audley Nugent Audley has made many friends in the … Continue reading
This morning I worshipped with the Singapore Mennonite Church. Pastor Mary Lau invited me to bring greetings from the Mennonite Church in North America. This is a young, growing, active church and they have mission workers in Vietnam and Nepal. … Continue reading
Way back a week ago, along the Sea of Galilee, our pilgrim band read the words of Jesus to Peter in John 21: “When you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten a belt … Continue reading
The last two days have taken us to poignant places for wrestling with issues of justice, violence and liberation in both the ancient and modern world. Yesterday we visited Masada — the aircraft-carrier sized massive rock near the Dead Sea … Continue reading
Like millions of pilgrims over the centuries, our TourMagination group made our way up from Jericho to the heights of Jerusalem last evening. Before making that climb yesterday, we followed the Jordan Valley from Galilee to Jericho. Betty & Otis … Continue reading
Yesterday we visited Caesarea, magnificent ruins of the city built by Herod the Great and named to honor Caesar Augustus. We remembered that the Apostle Peter shared the gospel there with Cornelius—an “enemy” centurion. Jerry & Nancy Short hiking at … Continue reading
