We arrived in Israel safely after a very long day of traveling. Once we boarded our plane, we waited and waited to take off. After about 3 hours, we finally took off for Frankfurt. We landed in Frankfurt at 10:30am (our connecting flight was at 10:10am), luckily the flight was delayed till 11:10am. Israel...here we come.
The flight was going great until we had about ten minutes left. Just then a horrible thunderstorm came. We got the word that we couldn't land. So we started to circle. On the second time around, we (and I am not joking) got struck by lightening. I saw a red spot on the wing; that then turned into a white light. Some saw the lightening shoot through the cabin. Never-the-less, it was very scary.
Upon our "shocking" arrival, we discovered that a rather unfortunate event had occured. Many of us were "luggageless"! At the time of this posting, we are patiently awaiting the arrival of toiletries, clothing, and some much needed voltage adapters. A rainstorm welcomed us on to our tour bus and we finally made it to our first stop: The Blue-Weiss Hotel. After finding out that most of our rooms had a beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea, we embarked upon our first meal of Israeli food! Course after course after course kept coming to the weary travellers until eventually, we said "To da!" (Thank You) and headed to our rooms to get some much needed sleep. Tomorrow, we're headed to Caesarea to see many interesting sights that we will tell you all about soon! Keep posting-we love to hear from you! Love to all!
17 comments:
Thanks for the update Ian! We're so thankful you've arrived safely. After the lightning incident, I think you should all embrace big 80's hair and do the electric slide in your hotel lobby. Enjoy the Sea and Casaerea!
We're praying for you.
WOW! It sounds like you have had quite an adventure so far! The lighting must have been really scary. I hope tomorrow brings many new experiences!
we're very glad that you are safe. unfortuantely i don't understand if you got ahold of some underwear- or did you get your luggage?
let us know!
k bye.
We are so glad to hear everyone arrived safely. Hope all toiletries arrive quickly. You are surely on the right track to have an electrifying vacation. Travel safely and have a great time.
Hi Everyone!
So glad to hear that you made it safely. We've been thinking about you all day. Ian, this blog is really great. Your posting was our first news that you had arrived. What a trip it must have been! We can't even begin to imagine what it's like to be on a plane that is struck by lightning and we hope we never find out!! Good luck with the luggage. You'll just have to share until it arrives!
Love and prayers from The Hanks
YEAH!!! we're so glad you've made it...finally. It only took a snowstorm, ice storm and thunderstorm to realize God's power is greater. You are there. Hope your luggage is found quickly and sent on its way. Everyone is fine here, don't worry mom, dogs are great!!! Love to all, have a wonderful day of experiences. steph
So glad to hear you made it safely. You can't imagine the relief your message brought to me. Now we'll pray for your luggage to make it as well! You are going to have an amazing journey. Please be sure to store everything you see and do in your hearts and minds so you can share it with all of us when you get home. Love you, Lindsay Dee! You too, Ian!
Mom
hey all. glad to hear you've made it. praying that your luggage has made it and that you have an amazing trip!
luv ya.
hi Mom, I just wanted to see how u were doing.
Exciting first day!!! Ian thanks so much for the update and the ones to come. Keep them coming we all enjoy living vicariously through you all!
Be safe, take lots of pictures and videos, we will blog to you again soon.
We love being able to follow you on your trip.......Now, after a much too exciting beginning,
you can get on with the discovery of a new culture.
Jack and Jean
Hi Judy G! It is great to keep up with you this way and so nice of Ian to have created it!
Did you get your lugguge?
Is your hair curly from the lightning?
I will keep checking on all of you, as much as, possible.
Love Ya, Sally M. George
Wonderful news to hear that you have arrived safely - although it did sound like you made a harrowing entry. You must have been exhausted, but it sounds like great food and a wonderful rest helped. Hope the luggage problem is solved. I've called the house for updates Tracy - glad Chris reminded me of the blog. Prayers and safe travels to all.
Thank you Ian! It is very exciting to travel with you. Be well and Be safe.Love to all.
Barbie and Hugh Jones
Judy:
Hope the luggage problem is solved quickly (whether or not yours is involved). I just remember those poor girls when we went to Italy --and how long it took for them to finally get it! Either way, I'm sure you'll enjoy every day.
Love, Dorothy
Art and Mary Jane,
We are delighted to know you have Mike for a guide and that you are with Pastor Harter. We're enjoying following and remembering 1995.
love, Ruth and Charles
Sounds as though you good folks are havng a dandy time. Hooray!
We've enjoyed your pictures and commentary this past week.
Others are sure to have warned you, but break out the "long reds" for when you de-plane. At least you'll find 40-ish temps as opposed to some of the 20s we took care of for you!
-- Anne 'n von
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