Florida Vol. 1: The Holy Land Experience

Last Tuesday night we left on an overnight flight to Florida. We had a great holiday but are happy to be back home:) We spent three days in Orlando, a night and day in Key West and two days in Miami before driving back to Orlando to fly back to LA this morning. We've learnt our lesson though - won't try to fit three cities into a few days again cause we regretted not being able to enjoy more time in Key West and Miami.

Anyway, we landed at around 6am in Orlando and went straight from the airport to have breakfast and then headed to "The Holy Land Experience" - a kind of "theme park" based on the holy land - Israel and the old customs and traditions of Biblical times. Here's Sara standing in the entrance of the market place.

A replica of an old Jewish market-place.

A replica of the temple.

This is one of the Biblical archeologists standing in a large model replica of the Holy Land - very interesting and informative.

A replica of the 10 Commandments in front of the Wilderness Tabernacle which showcases the religious ceremonies of old including the High Priest entering the Most Holy Place. It was a really moving experience...even though we were dead tired and trying to keep our eyes open!

Outside one of the authentic eateries - the food was lovely and simple (things like olive bread dipped in garlic and olive oil and vegetable stew...mmmm!)

The stone's been rolled away...

and this is why we have a blessed hope - inside the replica of Jesus' tomb there are these empty clothes and the proclamation that He's not here...

...He is risen! Praise God that we serve a living Saviour who ever intercedes for us and who has promised to come back so that we may spend eternity with Him who loves us beyond all understanding!

The Holy Land was a really awesome experience and we recommend that if you are ever in Orlando - you make this part of your itinery - you will be blessed for it:)