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this office was also one of the simplest. A view from the green grassy bank looking on to the blue waters of the Sea Of Galilee. Fishermen still cast their nets into its waters, and the River Jordan flows through the Sea from north to south on its way to the Dead Sea—the lowest spot on earth.
Quite a few Catholics like to take a holiday at Easter, something of a combined pilgrimage and joyful rest from their usual work. The Holy Land has always been the moat beloved goal of pilgrims, and with the development of Israel as a modern state, the two desires can be combined effectively.
Holiday makers have at their disposal some 110 miles of beaches, decorated by a string of modern resorts. In this stretch from the Ladder of Tyre on the Lebanese border, Tel Aviv is the largest, and northwards there are Herzlia and Nathanya in the plain of Sharon. Still further north is Haifa, with the pine shadowed Mount Carmel. Ashkelon, built near relics of the past. is only a few years old, but is already a favourite spot with many visitors.
A network of good roads covers the country from Dan in the north to Elath in the south. At Elath on the Dead Sea, near where Moses parted the waters, visitors go un
derwater fishing, and glide smoothly through the coral in search of the brilliant fish.
Today the path of the pilgrim or holiday makers to Israel is greatly eased. There are publications to guide the tourist, and fists of hotels, in addition to the organised tours which make all the arrangements for you. In terms of travel, the Holy Land is coming nearer every year.
Enquiries regarding travel should be sent to: Going Away, "Catholic Herald." 67 Fleet Street. London. E.C.4.