Friday, May 31, 2013

A short vacation in Tiberius, by the Lake of Galilee

Hello dear readers,

We are back from our wonderful stay by the lake.  It was great to see the lake filled up, after a winter with bountiful rains.  The last few years were dry and the lake regressed leaving a wide shore.

It was not so good for finding shells.  Before, with the regression of the water,  quantities of shells were exposed. Now we have to dive to find them.

We stayed in  a boutique hotel which a little less than two centuries ago was a Scott church hospital run by missioners. Here are some photos of the hotel buildings built with basalt local stones.













                                       




I promised to show you some of the gifts I received, beginning  with my grand daughters gift.  A book.
One of the funniests. I'm reading and giggling all the way.  It was translated from Swedish to Hebrew.  Written by Jonas Jonasson and called "A one hundred years old man who climbed out of the window and disappeared". ( Lil, did you read it?) Here is a picture of the book's cover which speaks for itself.
The book was translated to many languages.


Will show more gifts tomorrow.

I wish you a wonderful weekend with my blessings
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31 comments:

  1. KimMay 31, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    wow-it is really beautiful! I am glad to hear the lake refilled-even if it was harder to find shells :) Looks like it was a wonderful place to stay ♥

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  2. sognatriceabordoMay 31, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    ?Is this heaven
    Wonderful place

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  3. MunirGhiasuddinMay 31, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    I am glad that you are sharing the beautiful Pictures Thank you very much!

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  4. Maria IrelandMay 31, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Wow it looks like a fantastic place. I am glad that you had a lovely time. Wonderful gift from your granddaughter. Have a beautiful weekend.
    Hugs Maria

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  5. SusKMay 31, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Oh Drora, how gorgeous!! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely photos. It makes me want very much to travel, which someday hubby and I want to do. The only country I've really been to, besides Canada, which is quite close, has been Finland. We did have a brief stop over in Amsterdam but didn't have a chance to get out of the airport and see anything LOL! Thanks again for sharing.

    Susan

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  6. UnknownMay 31, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Amazingly beautiful photos, I love the gazebo by the sea! I hope you are rested to read your new book ;P :)

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  7. LucilleMay 31, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing them! That book cover is so funny! You will surely enjoy it tremendously! Nice to get a glimpse of the Lake of Galilee.

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  8. PlushpussycatMay 31, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Wow! What a gorgeous place you visited. I'm really happy for you that you could have such a wonderful vacation. That book looks cute. I look forward to seeing more of your birthday gifts. With all of your blog friends, it could take several posts to show everything! ;-) xo Jennifer

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  9. NeomigMay 31, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    שלום לך
    הצלומים נהדרים - תפסתם ימים אחרונים של אביב בטבריה! הספר הזה מעלה את מצב הרוח ומאפשר גם קריאה שניה!
    להתראות
    נעמי

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  10. ElianaMay 31, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Gorgeous photos!

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  11. afairytalecometruewyrnaMay 31, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    So many lovely pictures, the teahouse looks so cozy. Lovely with a good book with humor, only the title, promises fun.
    Hugs
    Wyrna

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  12. TatianaMay 31, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    О, какое прекрасное место! Как приятно отдыхать со своей семьей на берегу замечательного озера! Спасибо, что поделились своими фотографиями!
    Объятья
    Татьяна

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  13. Indy_PoppyJune 1, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    what a beautiful place to visit. Lovely IndyPoppy

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  14. LilJune 1, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    Love to see your wonderful photos of the places you are visiting. I have never been in your country myself.

    Drora: No I have not read that book. I checked it up and I can see that it is very, very popular. The book has gotten 5 stars everywhere in the book recensions, so I will borrow it in our Library tomorrow.
    Thank you so much for the tip. Funny to get a tip on a Swedish book from a friend in another country. I am smiling now! ..

    A big hug from
    Lil on Lilsdolls.

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  15. mcddissJune 1, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    la verdad es que no habia oido hablar de ese libro , tiene que ser interesante , las fotografias son preciosas ,gracias por compartirlas , espero que disfrutes de tu estancia

    besitos

    Mari

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  16. The Old MaidJune 1, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Thank you for reminding me how beautiful your country is dear Drora! Thank you for the photos!:) Hugs

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  17. carmenJune 1, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    que bonitas imágenes...

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  18. NaránJune 1, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    Unas fotografías preciosas, pásalo bien.

    Besos, Narán

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  19. BiWuBärJune 1, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    My, is this a beautiful place - what a hotel... and the garden! I bet if I were there you would have trouble to get me out of that garden... Congrats on your book, it was a true smash-hit in Germany, I still have to read it, but it's already waiting on my e-book reader for me...

    Greetings
    Birgit

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  20. FabiolaJune 1, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    This is a wonderful and relaxing place.
    Friendly greetings, Faby

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  21. Contrastes-Rosa MªJune 1, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Un sitio muy bonito, se le ve apacible para pasar unos días inolvidables, feliz fin de semana:-)

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  22. CWPoppetsJune 1, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    This is beautiful. You must have enjoyed it very much.

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  23. motiJune 1, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    A very relaxing place and lovely pictures, thank you so much for your kinds words for my little dolls,
    Hugs from Spain
    Eli

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  24. Jollie June 1, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    What a beautiful place you went for a short holiday, very lovely :) I love the pictures that you took

    Hugs Jollie

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  25. *Mieke*Petitevictorianrose*and*PastTimeChildhoodJune 1, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Dear Drora,what a beautiful place you visited, it looks like a wonderful and peaceful vacation :)
    The book looks very lovely, and I´m curious to see more off your gifts !

    Hugs Mieke xxx

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  26. Eloisa June 1, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Que bonitas son las fotos y preciosas las imágenes. Espero que lo pases muy bien.

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  27. UnknownJune 1, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Beautiful pictures, an oasis of peace and beauty of nature. The book by its cover promises. Hugs, Manu

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  28. IsabelJune 1, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Que fotos tan bonitas Drora, espero que lo hayas pasado muy bien con tu familia. Besitos y feliz domingo

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  29. IlonaJune 1, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Dearest Drora, I hope you have had a great time in that wonderufl place. Now we all know where your famous shells come from ;)! The book looks humurous if you have to laugh and giggle a lot :D, enjoy it, dear Drora.
    Hugs, Ilona

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  30. Sans!June 2, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    The cover alone is enough to entice me :). Galilee, a place that immediately conjures up for me history in biblical proportions :):):). I want to go there someday.Thanks for sharing the pictures, Drora!

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  31. MarisaJune 3, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    it looks wonderful and I love the little gazebo.
    Hugs
    Marisa

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