[xp38]

The lay of the land in reality where Jesus locates this parable.

To actually be there on the ground on this road which is called the old Roman Road you are in absolute desolation. No sign of humanity anywhere. To paraphrase old Obi Wan The Judean Wilderness is not to be travelled lightly. But there is an exception especially if you weren't expecting it. Looking down into an adjacent gully one can sight a breathtaking pearl. St. George's Monastery. The blue domes are so out of contrast to the surrounding wilderness that the appearance stuns you. Sort of like a good Samaritan.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Thanks exceedingly, xp, for that very informative post.

Yesterday in Part 1, InkStone provided us with this YT link of a 24-minute video showing three intrepid travelers taking that very road, from Jericho to Jerusalem. It includes video inside the monastery.