hey friends and family I made it safely to Israel. long day of travel. crazy going through customs. like out of one of those crazy movies where they put you under a light for questioning. beautiful mass with Fr. Gabriel. Town was quiet when we drove in. no one out and about because of the sabbath. Everything is in Hebrew or Arabic. I'm on the hotel balcony overlooking the sea of Galilee. pretty amazing! more to note tomorrow. love you all.!