Anywho, after a LONG day of traveling, I have finally arrived in Jerusalem! Well, actually arrived yesterday, but the internet at the local gas station was suprisingly unreliable... It's completely surreal to be back in this place, but I can't describe in words how good it is! Yesterday was check-in and basic orientation, and yes it was as exciting as it sounds. Actually mustered the energy to join a few ladies out for a beer off Ben Yehuda Street - found a pretty cool outdoor cafe, and enjoyed our Goldstar's to the sound of some live music!
Today was pretty packed, but a highlight for me was a guided tour through the Old City. I had visited before on Birthright, but this was a much more in depth tour, and included stories of the 3 main religions (Christianity, Judaism & Muslim) and their ties to Jerusalem. It's easy to forget that although the Jews call Israel their homeland, that the Old City is a holy place to so many other people of different faiths. So many different people have been coming to this place for so long to worship and to remember the basis of their faith - I'm not a very religious person, but it's tough to be in a place as sacred as the Wall and to not reflect on your own faith, and how, if at all, it relates to your own life. More on that later, I'm sure...Snapped some cool shots of one of the Oldest Churches in existence, once I get a more reliable internet source I'll try to upload some photos.
Moral of the story...I'm here, happy, and can't wait to soak it all in. Stay posted for updates, hopefully a bit more put together when I'm not sharing a 2 hour internet pass with 3 people...
We are glad you got to the Holy Land safe and sound! Yes!...I want pictures...it rained here yesterday but today is very sunny. No job yet:-(. Keep blogging :-D.
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