2-1-2011 Jerusalem

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Today following breakfast we left for some more sites around Jerusalem, but first a picture overlooking Jerusalem and a camel ride. I really felt sorry for the camel and wasn't going to ride but Larry Richie wanted a partner so it was me!! Kinda an interesting experience. It was rainy again today so the pics I took look dreary but some are beautiful.

First stop was the Temple area and the Dome of the Rock. Our guide does such a great job of explaining how Christianity Judiasm, and Muslim entertwine in this city and their beliefs.

We also went to the Via Dolorosa (after lunch). It is the stations of the cross and the traditional pathway Jesus took from the "hall of judgement" to Calvary. From there we went to the Upper Roomm where Jesus and his disciples shared the Last Supper. We also visited David's Tomb which was under reconstruction.

Our last stop of the day was St. Peter's Church of Denial...where Peter denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed.

Tomorrow we have guided tours in the morning and free time in the afternoon. The big topic of discussion is whether or not we will get home with all the snow and ice.

Right now I am packing and trying to get everything home....what fun...wait till I take a pic of my suitcase!!!

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Photos

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Mosaic of Jesus carrying the cross

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Church of St. Anne...perfect accoustics...we sang Amazing grace...awesome!!

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Joel Osteen touring the Holy Land

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Narrow street near the Via Dolorosa

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Wild Bill Dawson and his "guards"...just like Joel Osteen

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View of Jerusalem

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Underground cave where Jesus spent the night before his crucifixtion

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Garden by St. Peter's Church of Denial

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Statue of Peter denying he knew Jesus...notice the rooster on top...

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Garden by St. Peter's Church of Denial

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Beautiful Door at St. Peter's Church

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Man selling newspapers by the buses in the mornings....

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Men's section of the Wailing Wall

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Dome of the Rock

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Listening to Avi explain the Via Dolorosa

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Jesus' feet touched these very stones when his was ridiculed and beaten...I reached down and touched them....indescribable

Dick Bonyak
Dick Bonyak on a camel ride....

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Larry and In riding a camel....

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No more camel rides....flat tire!!!!

Comments

[Tomela Paden]

Love It!
We all rolled when we saw this picture...

[Nanci B.]

Great Pics!
Again, the pictures are just great! I never thought there was a church more beautiful than St. Peters Cathedral in NYC. But now I see there is. What a glorious place! Have safe trip home. We will be anxiously awaiting your arrival. Missed you. Nanci

[Diana Stender]

Amazing
Becky - Thank you so much for sharing this with us. The pictures are amazing. They were so touching to me - I can't even imagine actually being there and experiencing that. I'll bet Mr. Richie was the life of the party. WOW! Again thank you for taking the time to do this so we can share in this too!!l