Saturday, July 16, 2005
Day 51: Jerusalem, Kfar Saba
July 16: Had a nice breakfast at the hotel in Jerusalem, before meeting Sally and her daughter Bec (who came to Jerusalem this morning) at another hotel to do a walking tour with a friend of hers that is a tour guide (Reuben).
Walked passed the King David Hotel, through some really nice gardens, saw an old burial grave area and then through various parts of the Old City including the Jaffa gate, the Tower of David and its museum and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre which is very significant for Christians. It is where Jesus was brought on his cross (crucifix) after dying, and there lies the stone upon which he lay when the Jews were preparing his burial. The tomb where he is buried is also inside this Church. Lots of people visiting the Church.
Had a great felafel for lunch, then walked around the Arab markets in the afternoon, trying to get bargains at all times!
Went to the "Time Elevator" - a ride simulator about the history of the Old City of Jerusalem - then said goodbye to Reuben, before catching a taxi with Sally and Bec to Hod HaSharon, north east of Tel Aviv, and then onto Kfar Saba for me, so that I could visit Dana (nee Feigin), Elad and Gili (their daughter).
To my Melbourne folk, Gili is still as gorgeous as usual, and Dana and Elad are well. Dana looks great even with her pregnant tummy. She kindly fed me a great chicken soup and let me stay the night too.
Long day walking around, very tired.
Got to speak to some friends and family earlier today - thanks for the calls!
Walked passed the King David Hotel, through some really nice gardens, saw an old burial grave area and then through various parts of the Old City including the Jaffa gate, the Tower of David and its museum and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre which is very significant for Christians. It is where Jesus was brought on his cross (crucifix) after dying, and there lies the stone upon which he lay when the Jews were preparing his burial. The tomb where he is buried is also inside this Church. Lots of people visiting the Church.
Had a great felafel for lunch, then walked around the Arab markets in the afternoon, trying to get bargains at all times!
Went to the "Time Elevator" - a ride simulator about the history of the Old City of Jerusalem - then said goodbye to Reuben, before catching a taxi with Sally and Bec to Hod HaSharon, north east of Tel Aviv, and then onto Kfar Saba for me, so that I could visit Dana (nee Feigin), Elad and Gili (their daughter).
To my Melbourne folk, Gili is still as gorgeous as usual, and Dana and Elad are well. Dana looks great even with her pregnant tummy. She kindly fed me a great chicken soup and let me stay the night too.
Long day walking around, very tired.
Got to speak to some friends and family earlier today - thanks for the calls!
# posted by mishij @ 12:42 PM 
