On the way to Paradise

Here Michal and I are on our way to “Paradise”. It is damn hot, despite the shade of the thick brush and trees. Earlier that day we were at the dig site that is only about 5 minutes away from where this picture was taken, so we were sweaty and dirty before we even began our trek. Regardless, we are so happy to be here. We are walking roads of ancient history, stepping into the pages of the bible. We will soon see the location where the source of all life here spews from the earth itself… the start of the Jordan River.