Based in Western Massachusetts, Naomi Tetherly possesses a background as a public school educator and an academic enhancement coordinator. A travel enthusiast in her free time, she has visited locales from India to the Azores. Naomi Tetherly’s most recent travels took her to Holy Land sites such as the Mount of Olives and Garden of Gethsemane in Israel.
Among the cultural highlights was a tour of Nazareth Village, which provides visitors with a glimpse of life as it was on Galilean farmsteads during the time of Jesus Christ. The rural location includes ancient olive tree groves, where historical actors undertake roles as shepherds, taking care of goats and sheep on rocky slopes.
Tours include demonstrations of ancient terrace and roof making techniques, as well as an authentic wine press from the first century AD that was discovered a decade ago. A highlight for many is watching olives being carried to a traditional olive press, where donkeys then pull the heavy millstone to create olive oil.
Other activities include the plowing of wheat and picking of pomegranates, with visitors also gaining insight into the religion of the time inside a synagogue. The location is also an ideal starting point for those who plan to hike the Jesus Trail and learn more about the founder of Christianity.
Among the cultural highlights was a tour of Nazareth Village, which provides visitors with a glimpse of life as it was on Galilean farmsteads during the time of Jesus Christ. The rural location includes ancient olive tree groves, where historical actors undertake roles as shepherds, taking care of goats and sheep on rocky slopes.
Tours include demonstrations of ancient terrace and roof making techniques, as well as an authentic wine press from the first century AD that was discovered a decade ago. A highlight for many is watching olives being carried to a traditional olive press, where donkeys then pull the heavy millstone to create olive oil.
Other activities include the plowing of wheat and picking of pomegranates, with visitors also gaining insight into the religion of the time inside a synagogue. The location is also an ideal starting point for those who plan to hike the Jesus Trail and learn more about the founder of Christianity.
