Tiberias – Israel to Amman - Jordan

The first stop today was the Jordan River. Five students chose to be baptized in the Jordan. Three for the first time and two renewed their commitment to God. Dr Wayne French conducted the baptisms.

From the Jordan River we headed North to the Jordanian border. We changed buses and guides. We fare welled Israel and welcomed Salat. Unfortunately we had a 2 hour delay as our new guide negotiated the entry of our headsets that we use on tour.

Finally we headed for Gerasa, the Ancient City of Jerash. Gerasa is one of the best-preserved ruins of Greek and Roman city. It was really hot while we explored the ruins of once great Greek and Roman civilization. The hour and a half went very quickly listening to our guide.

The next stop was Amman, Jordan and a rather lovely Landmark Hotel.

Jordan River

Baptismal candidates

Being baptized in the Jorda 

Jordan street in a country town

Another view of a country town street

Jordan Valley

Hills surrounding the Jordan Valley

Small town on the way to Amman

Gates into Gerasa, the Ancient City of Jerash 

Temple of Zeus

Another Greek theatre

Great set of columns

Main Street 

A pillar that moves