It Doesn’t Get Better than This!

On Monday we awoke to a bright sunshiny day and, due to an early evening last night, our tour family seemed to have some pep in their step this morning! But we would take care of that as the day wore on! It was a very busy walking day in and around the Old City, …

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Southern Steps and Western Wall

The Knesset visit was a great way to start the day, but it would only get better. Under clear skies, we entered the Old City through the Zion gate. Site of major battles in the 1948 War of Independence, the gate still bears pock marks inflicted by bullets fired at the gate. We made our …

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An Active Day Around Jerusalem

After rainy days the past two days, we scored a beautiful, dry day today (Sunday). The air was clear and crisp, making it a great day to be out and about in Jerusalem! Thanks for your prayers! Our day began a half hour early with an appointment at the Israeli Knesset (parliament). After passing through …

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A Real Soaker in Jerusalem!

Welcome back, friends! Let's pick up where we left off in our last post. We woke up to rain which subsided as we made our way to the Mount of Olives. There, we enjoyed the overlook of the Kidron Valley and Temple Mount as the rain began to fall again. We made stops at Dominus …

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