Standing at Beit Shemesh where the story of Samson largely takes place in this vicinity (Judges 13-16). That is a real donkey jaw bone in Randy's hand, similar to one Samson used against the Philistines.
Inside an amphitheater where the Roman gladiators would compete. The lions would be released from the underground cages (metal grates) on the left of the photo.
At the Valley of Elah we read and acted out the David and Goliath. JP was selected to be David and here he has already smote the giant with the rock from his sling and is about to cut his head off. 
Finishing the job!
Inside caves of Beit Guvrin. This area fell to Sennacherib during his campaign through the Shephelah in 701 B.C. (Micah 1:15).
An underground olive press. Discovered in an archaelogical dig. Dated to about 300 BC.
The day ends with a big game of speed scrabble! The hotels and food have been great. The weather has been warming each day. Today it was sunny and about 80 degrees. Tomorrow will be warmer as we head to the Negev Desert and the Red Sea. We will visit Beersheba, Nahal Zin, and Makhtesh Roman then spend the night in Eliat.
If I even tried to write all that I am learning each day, there is just no way I could fit it all here. I have taken hundreds of photos and have been reviewing them each night to remember all that I saw and learned. I look forward to sharing more with you when we return. Shalom.
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