Hello Everyone!
As we already promised you will be receiving a few emails from us preparing you for the tour to Israel. Less than 7 weeks till we depart! Time will fly until then…We would like to highlight four areas for your consideration as you prepare to go.
First - Download this document on traveling abroad and conditions for participating in Moody Bible Institute’s Study/Travel Abroad program. The last page is a requirement for all participants who are on a Moody approved trip. Please fill out, sign, and fax (312-329-4234) or scan and email (kalbert@moody.edu) this last page back to us.
Second - You are responsible for your passport, and it needs to be valid at least 6 months past the date we return from Israel.
Third - Remember, this tour does involve a fair amount of daily walking, so you will need to be prepared to walk up to 3 miles per day.
Fourth - We hope that you have all received your travel package from Morning Star including “The New Christian Traveler’s Guide to the Holy Land” by Charlie Dyer. Even though our tour to Israel is still about 7 weeks away we would already like to make you aware of some packing ideas. There is a packing list on pages 27-29 in the guide by Charlie Dyer which should help you prepare for Israel. Each person is able to check in one bag and bring one carry-on and a purse so try to pack light and efficient.
I (Walt) will give you my wife’s packing list and then you can decide what you might like to do. We almost always have some rain in March and the temperatures can dip into the 40s. However, we have also had weather with temperatures in the 80’s. Of course, in Israel rain is a reminder of God’s blessings. So, we try to be very happy for them when it rains
The key to clothes in March is layers so that you are prepared for cold as well as hot days. Here’s a packing list of Walt’s wife who has travelled to Israel many times in the month of March:
1. 2-3 t-shirts
2. 2 sweatshirts
3. 2 pairs of blue jeans
4. 1 pair of black jeans
5. 2 long sleeve t-shirts
6. heavy socks (3-4 pairs)
7. white sport socks (10 pairs)
8. hiking boots (ankle high)
9. walking sneakers
10. Northface jacket (lighter weight) – water proof
11. Waterproof lined coat with hood (big enough to wear sweatshirt or Northface jacket under)
12. hat, scarf, and gloves
13. long johns (pants at least)
14. umbrella
Note: You will also need to bring a “modesty kit.” What this means is that at certain sites, men and women are required to have their legs and arms covered. In light of this, it is a good idea to have a simple shawl or jacket with you on the bus to drape over your shoulders should you be wearing short sleeves that day, and a pair of long pants or a long skirt to put on over your shorts if you happen to be wearing shorts. Your tour guides should notify you the night before as to whether or not you will be visiting “modesty” sites. That way, you may just choose to wear pants the whole day and bring a shawl/jacket—remember, layers are important because the weather can change a lot throughout the day.
Furthermore, we attached the FAQ that is part of the travel package sent to you by Morning Star. Here it is again electronically for your convenience.
We hope you are getting excited about visiting the Holy Land!
Walt, Bill & Zelda, Ernest, Katha
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