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November 2, 2018

A Whirlwind Tour Through the Middle East – The Water of Life for Me

The last stop before Jordan River was St. Peter’s home, and we also saw the ruins of a synagogue adjacent to it. The statue of Apostle Peter holds a key and a live fish swims at his feet. The key symbolizes St. Peter’s office as …

Israel, Travels

October 30, 2018

A Whirlwind Tour Through the Middle East – The Water of Life in Israel

Due to the historic influence by the Romans and the Greeks in this area, my Latin learning in Ovid has prepared me for this trip in unexpected ways. The Temple of Pan was one such example. Like other ruins, the Temple of Pan (Banias as …

Israel, Travels

you can piece together in your mind a complete picture of the whole length and breadth of England by ascending to a few notable viewpoints, and seeing for yourself the lie of the land. You realize how small England is, and how rich in scenery, and through the knowledge thus gained you can attain a deeper love for the country. It is the same with any good corner of the world—to know it completely is to grow fond of it; familiarity breeds not disdain but affection.

~ G.S.P Heywood in Rambles in Hong Kong