port inn courtyard
nice. this is the courtyard of our hostel in Haifa, where we stayed during the length of our pilgrimage.
port inn lounge
we spent most of our fading hours (from 10-11 PM) here, watching hebrew television, sharing snacks, and chatting.
port inn
it didn't look like much from the outside, but it was very cozy and pretty from the inside.
getting ready to go
"port inners" as we affectionately called ourselves.
pilgrim reception centre
on the steps of the Pilgrim Reception Centre in Haifa.
lovely
frangipani (aka plumeria, also known as the "temple flower"). they're all over the place in Haifa and 'Akka.
flashing the pilgrim badge
the magic badge!
tablet of carmel
inside the office of public information, where we had our pilgrim orientation. this is just below the Shrine of the Báb, on Hatzionut street.
pilgrim badge
I guess they knew I was coming...
below the pilgrim house
all smiles. this was taken below the "pilgrim house" which is near the Shrine of the Báb.
on the lower terraces
standing in front of the gate of the lower terraces beneath the Shrine of the Báb. (Mount Carmel Map)
friends
my good friend Ilya popped out of the woodwork at the first night's talk by Hand of the Cause Dr. Varqa.
full house
the Auditorium of the International Teaching Centre building, just before our first evening talk. (Mount Carmel Map)
more friends
saaaaaaaaammmmmmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrr
zeta and samir
they really don't remember each other at all
sherut ride
the shaking in this photo is 100% genuine
sherut ride
the Valentine family, from Texas.
sherut ride
we love it!
Thanks so. I haven’t before been inspired to apply for pilgramage, but you’ve made it seem doable now, put a face(s) on it as the saying goes.
It’s a beautiful experience Patricia—please do consider applying if you have the means. Beyond the physical beauty of the place, a visit to the World Centre of the Faith is a deeply moving spiritual journey unquestionably worth making.