Author Archives: Administrator
Posted on May 17, 2013 by Administrator
We have reached the climax of our Great Trek story: Ak Metchet, the village of Mennonites, from 1884 to deportation in 1935. Accompanied by Dr. Azot Karimov, we walked across the fertile soil of the garden, which Khan Muhammad Rahimim … Continue reading →
Posted on May 16, 2013 by Administrator
What a two weeks we have had together. We had our final meal in the Plaka area of Athens this evening. We said goodbye to our guide, Yannis, who has a great passion for his country, its history and culture … Continue reading →
Posted on May 13, 2013 by Administrator
This day was one of mostly driving from Samarkand, the “Jewel of the Orient” to Bukhara, the “Holy City of Islam”—with a serendipitous event in Serabulak. We always stop to visit the mosque, where during the winter of 1881-82, villagers … Continue reading →
Posted on May 12, 2013 by Administrator
On Wednesday we spent five hours at the Ephesus site. It was a leisurely walk from the south gate to the north gate; oh, besides losing two of our group for a little bit! We saw many of the sites … Continue reading →
Posted on May 11, 2013 by Administrator
Istanbul has been a two day whirlwind of mosques, palaces, churches and markets. We have heard the different languages of the crowds, the call of the muezzin from the minarets, the honking of the ever dense traffic and the competent … Continue reading →
Posted on May 9, 2013 by Administrator
We have arrived in Istanbul, Turkey for the beginning of our Great Trek tour. We are excited to see this city along the Bosphorus Sea. We are excited that we will take a cruise on the Bosphorus which divides Europe … Continue reading →
Posted on May 8, 2013 by Administrator
The weather is great, being over 30˚C during the day. After a few days of exploring the world of Islam, we have begun our group journey with Paul. We have visited Laodiceia and Hierapolis, both mentioned in Colossians. We have … Continue reading →
Posted on May 6, 2013 by Administrator
We have had a good two days here in Istanbul. The old sites of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Chora Church never disappoint. The lines for the sites are long, and the traffic is the worst in 30 years, according … Continue reading →
Posted on May 4, 2013 by Administrator
Today was a travel day. We journeyed along the Jordan River from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea in 42° C temperature, from lush agriculture to the desert. We saw the sheep and goats feeding on the dry … Continue reading →
Posted on May 3, 2013 by Administrator
Early this morning to avoid the heat we took a walking tour of Nazareth to visit Mary’s Well and the Basilica. Kathy and Doris had a great time trying to interpret the Canada wall plaque. In walking through the market … Continue reading →
