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This guide outlines your journey from Albuquerque to Israel, detailing flight itineraries, layover durations, and essential travel tips. Starting with US Airways Flight #311 at 8:30 AM from ABQ, you'll arrive in Phoenix before continuing to Philadelphia and ultimately Tel Aviv. The total travel time amounts to 21 hours and 35 minutes, including 17 hours of flying. You'll discover the basics of navigating Israel, including currency exchange, local terms, and sightseeing opportunities. Prepare spiritually and physically, understanding the unique cultural experiences that await.
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One bag 50 lbs
Weather Similar to Roswell.... Rain is possible
To Israel • In Albuquerque • US Airways Flight # 311 Depart 8:30 AM (from ABQ) • Plane type: 737-300 coach Arrive: 9:12 AM (at PHX) • Flight duration 1h 42m In Phoenix Change planes, Layover 1h 45 m US Airways Flight # 702 Depart 10:57 AM (from PHX) Plane type: 757-200 coach Arrive: 6:20 PM (at PHL) Meals can be purchased Flight duration 4h 23m In Philadelphia Change planes, Layover 2h 50 m US Airways Flight # 796 Depart 9:10 PM (from PHL) Plane type: A330-200 coach Arrive: 2:05 PM (at TLV) Meals will be served Flight duration 10h 55m Total Time from Alb to Israel 21 hours 35 min Total Flying Time: 17 hours
Plane Tips - Walking in the plane - GOOD! - Put hands on overhead bins :) - Stretching - GOOD! - Drinking water - GOOD - Sleeping - VERY GOOD
Spiritual Preparation Get out of this what you put in ...can be a lot Go over booklets....do first day of devotions
The Nation of Israel • Israel is one of the tiniest nations on the face of the earth... • only about 8,000 sq. miles, • It is only 260 miles at its longest, • has a 112-mile coastline, • 60 miles at its widest, • and between 3 and 9 miles at its • narrowest!
The Central Hills This mountainous area can be divided into 4 regions. Running North to South they are: 1) Galilee 2) The Hills of Samaria 3) The Plain of Benjamin 4) The Judean Hills Coastal Plain Transjordan Hills Central Hills Jordan Rift Valley
Terms: Tel ("hill" or "small elevation"), in Middle Eastern archaeology, a raised mound marking the site of an ancient city
Terms: • W/C • Water Closet • Bathroom
Terms: • Christian • Not necessarily a Believer • For them there are: • Jews • Arabs • Christians
Terms: • CE, BCE • Don’t use AD, BC – because • of references to Christ • CE – Common Era • BCE – Before Common Era
Terms: Hebrew Shalom Hello/Goodbye Boker Tov Good morning Erev Tov Good evening Todah Thank you Ken Yes Lo No Sorry, excuse me Slicha Lets go, come on Yalla
Terms: Others???
Money Dollar almost always accepted Bring lots of $1 bills Change almost always in shekels Exchange Rate Today 3.55 shekels to dollar
Water Drink lots and lots and lots Bring lots of $1 bills
Timing…being on time • You will be irritated • May want to be late to get • to the bus – feeling to early • May want to linger at sites • We pray and try to time • things well • As we run late…we will be • forced to miss things on tour
Cabs • Fine to use • Find out at hotel a good rate • Negotiate the rate • Don’t allow detours • If a problem, just get out
Personal Excursions Tel Aviv Beach Ben Juda Street Walling Wall Gethsemane
Tour Guide • Nir Nitsan
Shopping • Mostly – not during tour • Slows down tour too much • Best in Jerusalem • Guide often given a cut • Shop at night, free days
Shopping • Haggling is good • Knowing the exchange rate • Vat Tax • What are you looking for?
Menora Chanukia
Passover Set Candle Sticks
