Holy Land Day 6

We had a wonderful day today.  I have to tell you that my knee is tired.  There was a good deal of walking today, but we saw some wonderful things.

Many people ask about security in Israel.

Yes we saw a few soldiers with guns

just like in the Kansas City Airport.

We also saw many young people hitch hiking 

in Israel.  You don't see that much in the states.

Model of the ancient city of Jerusalem at the 

Bible Lands Museum

Dead Sea Scroll museum.  We cannot take pictures inside

but it was very cool to hear story of their discovery

and to see the scrolls in person.

Miriam Van Tassel, Susan Pantuso and Karen Yetzer

with the old city of Jerusalem in the background.

2,000 year old olive tree in the Garden of Gethsemane

Steven, Joyce and Frank Pinckney -

behind them is the Eastern Gate to the old city.

Zion Gate to the old city.

Note the bullet holes from the 6 day war.

Typical Jerusalem shop

Church of the Holy Sepulcher  

Shrine of, place of Jesus burial in the 

church of the Holy Sepulchur

Western Wall - Wailing Wall
People write prayers on paper and put
them in the cracks in the wall.

The western wall is the only remaining part
of the temple from Jesus' time.

Tomorrow is the last day of the regular trip.  Some of us are staying for a three day self directed extension.  I will keep sending pictures.  I also have a few blogs saved up for when I get back.

Much love to you all from the other side of the world.


It's a beautiful day in God's world be sure to see the good.
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