City of Nazareth
(36 Reviews)
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Susan Tindell
Rice Lake, WI
Certified Tahiti Specialist
La ora na! With 40 years of expertise, I've dedicated myself to bringing the enchanting vistas of Tahiti closer to you. Imagine waking up to the serene beauty of crystal blue waters kissing white sands, right from your bungalow in paradise. The So...
La ora na! With 40 years of expertise, I've dedicated myself to bringing the enchanting vistas of Tahiti closer to you. Imagine waking up to the serene beauty of crystal blue waters kissing white sands, right from your bungalow in paradise. The South Pacific islands, true jewels in the South Pacific, offer idyllic escapes. As a Certified Tahiti Specialist, I’ve not only experienced the allure of Tahiti and her islands multiple times but have also transformed these experiences into dream vacations for my clients. Whether it's a romantic retreat in an over-the-water bungalow where sunsets blend seamlessly with the sea or a family adventure in a beach bungalow with direct sand access, I specialize in making it happen.My passion lies in uncovering the hidden gems of Tahiti, mastering the tips, tricks, and local secrets. This insight allows me to craft personalized, extraordinary travel experiences. My goal goes beyond mere travel planning; it's about crafting journeys that offer a new perspective on life. Vacations tailor-made by me promise an immersion into exotic cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and experiences that change how you view your world. Let me empower you to step away from the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary. The power of travel is profound – it transforms, enlightens, and enriches. With every vacation I plan, I aim to open doors to new possibilities, turning dreams into reality. Haere tatou! Let's embark on this transformative journey together.
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Church of the Annunciation
Our final stop on this day is the city of Nazareth, so we head east back up into the hills, about 25km from the Sea of Galilee. Again, Hollywood has failed us; instead of a dusty little village in the desert, Nazareth was built on the hills. Today it is a city of 65,000 and has the largest Arab population of any city in Israel. As we journey through the narrow streets and marvel at our driver's ability to avoid accidents, we get deeper into the Arab heart of the city and the atmosphere is decidedly different here. There is grafitti and trash, so different than what we saw earlier in Haifa and along our route. We disembark the bus and don't have to be told to stick together. We are here to see the sites of Jesus' boyhood home, and tradition says the home of Joseph the carpenter was, in effect, a cave dug out of the hillside. Atop that hill today is the largest church in the Middle East, the Church of the Annunciation, on the site of the home of Mary, mother of Jesus, and next to it is the Church of St. Joseph's Carpentry, on the site where Jesus grew up. We go inside the beautiful Church of the Annunciation, and see the entrance to the Grotto.