A Royal Feast with an Ancient Experience

Whoa! Our bus stopped at the middle of a place where a bunch of camels were resting, seemingly waiting for us. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a man who introduced himself as Eliezer, Abraham's manservant. He gave us a quick briefing about the place and their traditions. Then, he gave us Hebrew clothes to put on and had us ride his camels.

We were warmly (or should I say it was a bit hot under the sun) led to the tent of Abraham for the "Feast". At the place where we will be having lunch, an old man, Abraham, welcomed us, pouring water from a jar to wash the hands of each visitor as a symbol of his welcoming us to his tent at Genesis Land.

Indeed, we were treated to a Royal Feast: truly delicious kebabs, honey chicken, varieties of salads, a shepherd's casserole, pitta, country style bread . . . dates and raisins for dessert . . . lemonade for refreshment plus the most bitter black coffee (like Turkish coffee), the sweetest herbal tea and the coldest water I ever tasted.

Genesis Land is situated in the heart of the Judean desert, on the way to the Dead Sea, in the land where the Patriarchs lived. A magical place, it enables visitors to experience life as it was in biblical times.

Visitors to Genesis Land are greeted by Eliezer, Abraham's manservant, and by a train of camels which lead you down to Abraham's tent, where you will experience his legendary hospitality.

At Genesis Land, the stories of the Bible come to life in the very landscape in which they took place.

Source: Genesis Land Website