October 29th.

An almost leisurely day, since we left the Bethlehem base and checked into the hotel at Nazareth. We went first to Cana where we visited the Church of the Wedding, where married couples could renew their marriage vows if they chose, then onwards to Nazareth, to the Church of the Annunciation. Finally on to Mary's Well.

Inside the Church of the Wedding. On the left is our guide, Mike. The priest Fr. Julien was our pilgrimage leader.

Group of pilgrims who are going to renew their vows.

Now at Nazareth, inside the Church of St. Joseph.

Side chapel in Church of St Joseph.

Statue of St. Joseph - the knees have been polished by people praying at the statue.

Inside the Basilica of the Annunciation.

Stained glass window inside Basilica.

Ruins of Mary's home, underneath the Basilica.

Altar within the basement ruins of Our Lady's home.

Exterior artwork at the Basilica.

Mosaic depicting the Annunciation.

This is actually a water feature, with water flowing gently down the artwork.

Main door of the Basilica.

Exterior to the Chapel of Mary's Well.

Yes, with bells on! Obviously they don't have a rust problem!

Mary's well (the water is drinkable).

Side chapel with the Church of Mary's Well.