A journal of faith, table & pilgrimage

Stories from the Holy Land & beyond

The Travel Journal · Vol. 01

Thirty-one moments along the way.

Coastlines, quiet paths, shared tables, and the small details that make a journey stay with us.

Clear turquoise water in a rocky coastal swimming cove — A natural swimming cove

Margaret smiling beside the rocky coast — Margaret by the sea

A domed chapel framed by flowers and distant mountains — A chapel beneath the mountains

A freshly baked vegetable pizza at a travel table — A memorable meal

Orange sunset glowing above the water — The close of day

Blue sea and a small coastal village viewed through greenery — Along the village coast

A shaded garden path leading toward the sea — The path down to the water

A swimmer in a clear natural rock pool by the sea — Into the clear water

A calm blue rock pool beside the open sea — Still water, open sea

Travelers gathered beneath umbrellas at a waterside café — A table near the water

Ocean waves seen through the branches of a coastal tree — The sea through the trees

Stone houses lining a rocky blue shoreline — Homes along the shore

White waves moving through dark coastal rocks — Where water meets stone

A sheltered swimming cove surrounded by rock — A quiet place to swim

Sunlight sparkling across a deep blue sea — Light across the water

Sea waves breaking against steep dark cliffs — The strength of the coast

A close view of a green-blue wave beginning to break — A study in blue and green

A quiet beach with folded loungers facing the sea — Before the beach fills

Travelers relaxing beneath umbrellas on a sunny beach — An afternoon by the sea

People enjoying a bright beach beside calm blue water — Life beside the water

Margaret standing with a friend beneath an Israeli flag — A warm welcome along the way

Margaret smiling beside a sculpture bearing Jerusalem's name in many languages — Jerusalem in every language

Margaret smiling with the golden Dome of the Rock visible in the distance — A golden view of Jerusalem

Margaret among ancient stone steps in Jerusalem — Walking through ancient places

Margaret smiling in the afternoon sun — Sunshine along the journey

Margaret beside a large outdoor harp sculpture — A musical welcome

Margaret smiling before the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem — At the heart of the Holy City

Margaret visiting an ancient stone archaeological site — Layers of history beneath the city

Margaret smiling along a tree-lined stone walkway — A quiet walk through Jerusalem

Margaret with a friend at an indoor gathering in Jerusalem — Friendship and fellowship

Portrait of Margaret smiling in a floral dress — Ready for another day of discovery

More to Come

The journey is still unfolding.