Over the past three days in Jerusalem, we have been busy, energetic and thoughtful tourist/learners.
We've explored churches and archeological sites (oh, my, yes we have - many, many!), museums, and traditional sites of commemoration.
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| At the Huldah Gates to the Temple in Jerusalem |
We have heard the Jewish call to Shabbat, the Muslim call of the faithful to prayer, and a chanting, singing Christian procession along the Via Dolorosa.
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| View of Jerusalem from Dominus Flevit Church on the Mount of Olives |
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| At the Western Wall |
We have seen hundreds of people in a variety of dress, enjoyed shopping for pottery in the Armenian Quarter, visited the Western Wall, watched devout Christians lighting candles and burning incense in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and viewed the stunning golden vision of Dome of the Rock.
We have walked countless miles up and down Jerusalem's many hills, inside and outside the famous city walls, over ancient stairs and streets and roads, and descended down underground into excavated ruins, tunnels, cisterns, and even a Herodian Era tomb.
And we've eaten delicious falafel, mangoes, eggplant, persimmons, excellent dairy products, mango juice and pomegranate tea - and even managed to do a little shopping.
We are continually amazed at the wonder of this ancient city!
We have walked countless miles up and down Jerusalem's many hills, inside and outside the famous city walls, over ancient stairs and streets and roads, and descended down underground into excavated ruins, tunnels, cisterns, and even a Herodian Era tomb.
And we've eaten delicious falafel, mangoes, eggplant, persimmons, excellent dairy products, mango juice and pomegranate tea - and even managed to do a little shopping.
We are continually amazed at the wonder of this ancient city!
