John and Sharon Travel

A day in Jerusalem!

2008-12-06T18:09:00.000-08:00

We spent a wonderful day in the old city enjoying the sights and just walking around.
We entered through the Jaffa Gate:

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We wandered around and found the Zion Gate and the spot where King's David Tomb is hyped. Probably not the real location but they say if you pray here it comes true, please note that my prayer is still pending.

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We walked back through the old city and got some great views of the mount of Olives.

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By the way, if you click on the link below a picture you can look at the whole album.

We then took a cab to the market (shuk) and just walked around.

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This is an unbelievable place. We stopped for lunch at a little stand. While standing in front looking at the food they asked us we wanted to eat. I said, no we want a restaurant with seating. He graciously took us to the back of the stand where he had two tables. They took our order and served us like we were family.

More pictures in a few days.

One last post from Israel

2008-11-09T22:46:00.000-08:00

We are in Tel Aviv. It is a beautiful city on the sea. A little warm but beautiful. The hotel is very luxurious. We just finished breakfast and are out to explore the city. Sharon has a list of things to see starting with Independance hall. The later dinner with Harrison and a few hours of sleep before an early morning flight back to the Chicago, via Heathrow terminal 5.

It has been a wonderful trip. Pictures will follow right here.

In Jerusalem with Harry!

2008-11-01T07:01:00.000-07:00

After a pleasant flight from the states to Jerusalem via Heathrow we arrived to a 2 hour wait at passport control in Israel.

And then... A ride to Jerusalem in the rain. Harry met us at the Dan Panorama and they upgraded us to the King David Hotel, that right, the hotel from EXODUS. It was a delight. Although we were exhausted from the trip.

The next day we transfered back to the Dan Panorama. We rented a car and went off to visit Beer-Sheva and Revivim. An interesting day, a lot of driving and a view of the Negev that was often desolate an breath taking.

Back to Jerusalem and a Friday of walking thought the Old City... The Kotel... Narrow streets etc. What a country. Also got a peek at King David's Tomb. (Might not be but I prayed for world peace anyway.)

Having a great time. Shabbat started with Friday night at the Har-El with lots of HUC students and dinner with some of Harry's friends.

Saturday we spent with the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book. Quite an experience.

That brings us to now.

Sitting in Harry's new apartment.

Funny, I don't miss the states yet. The food is wonderful and Jerusalem is as captivating as it was ten years ago. The first thing you start to imagine is living here. It is that kind of place.

BTW: CNN worldwide covers the elections for about 15mins of every hour.

On The Road - Again!

2008-10-23T07:36:00.000-07:00

Here we are in Italy in 2007

Next Week in Jerusalem!