Day 2 Continued...Afternoon

From Jaffa we got back in the coach and headed to the University of Tel-Aviv.  There we met Dr. Mario - a faculty member of the Archaeology Department.  Our afternoon included 2 full classroom lectures; a tour in the department; and lunch.

11 to 1:30 PM:  We met in the Pottery Collection room.  After a basic introduction to the Archaeology Department and Program, and some background info. on Archaeology, Dr. Mario gave a presentation on Egypt and Israel:  Archaeology of the Exodus.  Next we got a quick look at the lab where clay shards and archaeological finds are restored and pieced together.

1:30 to 2:30 PM:  We enjoyed a nice lunch on campus at a cafe.

2:45 to 4:45 PM:  Part II of the Archaeology of the Exodus presentation.

5 PM:  Back to the hotel.

6:15 PM:  Prayed Evening Prayer as a group.

6:30 PM:  Dinner as a group at the hotel.

Rest of the evening free.

Tomorrow we will be packing up and checking out of Tel-Aviv by 7:30 AM.  NEXT UP:  Caesarea; Mt. Carmel - Elijah's Cave, and staying at Haifa - Carmelite Center.  ALSO:  Seminarians will begin delivering their practice homilies to their classmates during Evening Prayer.

We will keep you posted!