Description

A simple self-catering ground-floor apartment in an old stone house in the ancient Jewish town of Safed. Close to traditional Christian pilgrimage sites and places connected with Jesus and the beginnings of Christianity. Spacious living area. Suitable for couple + single, or 1-2 singles (no children).

Amenities

Heat/ Hot running water; Internet connection; Access to public transit; Garden and/or patio; Wheelchair Accessible;

Special Requirements

No small children. No pets.

Region Type

Small Town;

Region Description

Galilee Hills - half an hour from Sea of Galilee.

Local Places to Go

Capernaum, Tabgha, Mount of Beatitudes, Bethsaida, Sea of Galilee (all 30-40 min by car).
Tiberias (40 min by car or bus).
Nazareth (1 hour by car).
Jerusalem (3 hours by car or bus).
Nearest Orthodox churches: Capernaum, Tiberias, Nazareth, Cana; Arab churches in Rama, Sakhnin, and other villages.

Who We Are

I am English, but have lived in Israel nearly 30 years. I joined the Greek Orthodox church while living in Cyprus in the 1960s.

Languages Spoken

English, Hebrew, Greek (a bit rusty), a little Arabic.

Interests, Hobbies

History, archaeology, Orthodox church, religions, Middle East and eastern Mediterranean region. I am studying with the Distance Learning programme of the Institute of Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, UK. (IOCS website: http://distancelearning.iocs.cam.ac.uk/ )

Lifestyle, lifestyle

Quiet, informal. I live alone with my 2 dogs. Enjoy walking in the countryside, reading, studying, watching TV, browsing Internet.