Monday, November 9, 2015

A Journey's End

Hello everyone,

I apologize again for the delay between this post and the previous ones.  As you all may or may not know, my phone was stolen towards the beginning of my time here.  Thus, I was not able to post new pictures as I was without a decent and portable camera.  However, I have been making a lot of new friends and meeting many new people in the meantime.  Recently I was able to visit Jerusalem with an acquaintance from the university, and was able to secure some photos to share with you all.  I hope you enjoy the pictures, and I will see you all very soon.

Enjoying a nice cappuccino in a Jerusalem cafe.   

Having a good time even though the weather outside was rainy and miserable (and has been for the most part since then).

Candid photo taken by my friend as we walk through the Jerusalem mall.

In front of the Old Wall in Jerusalem.  The architecture was beautiful.

Photo taken in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, this was apparently the cross Jesus was crucified on. 

My friend and I in the Church.  The architecture was beautiful, with a plethora of large columns and old stone walls.

I don't exactly know the name of this, but it was in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.  Apparently it is a site where believers kneel down and smell this stone, as well as kiss the stone.  I am assuming it is a form of prayer.

Outside of the Old City market.  The whole area had so much history which I very much enjoyed.