Yesterday, Friday, we toured the beautiful mountains around Jerusalem
and got to spend some good time on the Mount of Olives. We visited a
church that commemorates the spot where Jesus prayed.
We then went to Herodian, the recently discovered ruin of the Palace
Herod built for himself. It was complete with a sauna and theater back
in the day and was one of his major fortresses.
Bethlehem was tough. We went there later in the day and there were a
lot of tourists apparently with tour buses people aren't really buying
souvenirs anymore and the economy is suffering. It seems like people,
and in this case my group included, just run in, take pictures and run
out. It's sort of a shame.
Still, I'm learning a lot. Today we are going out to the Central
Benjamin Plateau and maybe Jericho.
Thinking of you all, talk to you all soon.
Lauren
augh...not exactly what I would have envisioned Bethlehem to be like. Did you take pictures or was that just not worthy. Julie arrived Thursday night on the same flight as Dad. We had a wonderful day yesterday full of coffee drinking, chatting, walking and more chatting. Going to grill salmon and turkey burgs tonight. Was glad to see your post this morning (Sat a.m.)... was missing you and checking yesterday to hear the latest:) Luv the pictures and luv u very much. xo Mum
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