Anticipation, Experience, Reflection: Jerusalem

I look at traveling on three levels 

and find each equally exciting.

First is the anticipation of a trip, you plan, 

discuss, research, pack and and away you go. 

This stage can take weeks if not months or years 

depending on the trip. 

Next is the experience. This is where you make it all happen, 

where you take it for all it is worth and make it the experience of a lifetime. 

It is your experience, you own it, 

you make it the best it can be.

Last but not least is reflection. 

Some, like me, will photograph every minute, 

others would not think of using a camera 

so as to live in the moment. 

Some will write, some will draw, 

some will shop to their heart's content 

and others will do all of the above. 

We choose the method that suits us best. 

If it was an unforgettable journey you will 

find a way to be reminded of it every day.

Am I being a little over zealous about the travel experience? Perhaps.

Ordinarily, in a non-blogging state of mind, 

I would look at my photos, file them and be done...for a while.

But now...I have found the joy of blogging and my travel

experiences have not been the same since.

Now I look at over 1200 photos and think..OMG

which ones do I show??????????

I am going to inhale, exhale and let go of the delerium

and just get on with a few of my favourites.

Oh, look at that...I'm done. 

Not really as there is so much more to say and this is the first three days 

of our trip with three more to go. I have books and notes etc..on my 
thoughts and observations as we travelled but this could easily end up 
looking like a version of War and Peace (literally) if I tried to put it all in. 
I would be happy to answer any questions you might have, 
you can reach me at henrqs@yahoo.com.

There is more to come...

I haven't shown you Mr. H and I covered in mud before

dipping into the Dead Sea...

:)) :)) :))

PS..If you are interested in more photos of Jerusalem

you can visit me @ In One Place..with a camera.

necklace  via  Rose Creek Cottage

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A Thank You, A Movie and A Little DR

Ok...can I just say that you are all so so kind to leave 

such lovely comments on my previous post.

This has been an anniversary that Mr. H and I will never forget.

 I have never seen him standing so tall and that says a lot as he is 6'3".

He left for India this morning and I think he could have 

flown there on the comments alone.

A 'Hunk of Spunk' and a 'Hottie'...the man is beside himself. 

My kids are all giggles and we are beaming from all your kind words.

Our deepest most heartfelt thanks to you all.

On another note,

I am putting my feet up tonight.

Mrs. H Sr. and Mr. H have both flown the coop 

and that leaves a little 'me time' for Mrs. H. 

If you have visited me in the past you will know that I am

a bit of a movie girl. The last post left me 

with one movie in mind. I think I found the perfect one.

Calendar Girls...care to join me?

I have planned a few days of DR (domestic relief), 

it is long overdue.

I am still working on my photos from Jerusalem.

Decisions, decisions...

and most importantly, 

I am planning time to come along and say hello to you!

Looking forward to it :)))

Jeanne

images~ me 

with exception of

You Tube and 

Calendar Girl Photo

PS..
Photos also posted @ In One Place...with a camera

Taking Flight in Jerusalem

When you least expect it, 

you find it.

A wonderful surprise, 

one after the other.

Sculptor: Yehudith Pascal

Thank you all for your very kind wishes

for our travels to Jerusalem this past week.

I thought of you all often:) 

Wishing one and all a wonderful weekend! 

images~me

Jerusalem

Candles, Wine, Music, Figs and the Holy Land

Aren't candles heavenly?

They smell wonderful, are so calming 

and easily bring on 

one of those 'aahh...' moments.

Today, I came home, 

lit a candle, 

shared a glass of wine, 

and played 

one of my favourite soundtracks.

Jean-Yves Thibaudet ~ 'Liz On Top Of The World'

from Pride and Prejudice

It has been a busy week and it is about to get busier.

 Mrs. H Sr. arrived yesterday. 

We are off on an adventure to the Holy Land.

Jerusalem here we come.

Mr. H, Mrs. H Sr. 

and me and my camera.

I have never been and I am still

uncertain as to what we will discover.

 But, you know what?

That's the most exciting thing of all :)

Have you been?

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