This is graffiti on the Separation Wall. The Palestinians have put graffiti all over this wall. It is such a controverisial wall and causes them so much grief and pain. They definitely have the worst end of the deal. It toke us 1 1/2 hour to get through but not because we were intorrogated because we had to wait in a huge line.
This is Manger Square. It is in the center of Bethlehem, the oldest city known to Christianity. And behind me is the oldest church in Christianity built in the 5-6th century by Justine, he also built the Church of the Holy Sceptlatcure and Stevens Bascillica.
When Christ was born he was laid here, where we are sitting. This is the spot pretty indefinitely because it has been labled since the 6th century which may sound like a long time afterward but its not.
This is where Christ was born. The 14 point star represents the 14 centuries before Christ was born, it also recognizes the 14 points on the Via Dolorosa ( where Christ carried the cross). You stick your hand down the hole and feel the ground where he was born.
This is Christ was born. Of course back in his time it was not in a chruch, it was in a cave. I am so grateful for Christ and his willingness to come down to Earth to perform his ministry so that I can return back to Heavenly Father someday.
This is Dr. Musallam. He teaches Islam History and Culture. He is an "interesting" teacher. He has a very strong accent. He lives in Bethlehem in the West Bank. He is Palestinian. It takes him about 2 hours to get to Jerusalem because of the checkpoints that cause so much problems. This at Bethlehem University which is in the West Bank, he also teaches here its like his pride and joy.
At Bethlehem University waiting for the video to start.
The conflict simmered down this week. Luckily we were able to go out to the center and go back into the Old City. It was great. There is still major conflict but the Dome of the Rock is still there so life is good.
This is the Russian Convert, commemorating Mary Magdalene... aka the "Onion Church". Its actually one of the prettiest churches I have seen. It is open very rarely so when we got out of class early one day we had to run there to get into it. It was definitely worth it! Cute little nuns run the church. The art inside is gorgeous, each piece of art was a picture of what Mary Magdalene accomplished. Its one of my favorite churchs, its located on the Mount of Olives right next to the Orson Hyde Gardens.
The Meditterean Sea beach sunset is probably one of the best beaches I have ever been to, so I went again. It was so pretty and a gorgeous beach to relax at and play in the water. But beware of the Jelly Fish.
Jumping for joy at the Meditterean Beach. It does not get much bettter than this. We walked all around the city and then it was time to hit the beach.
The scarf has many uses here in Israel. You can put it around your neck for warmth, you can wear it around you waist as a fashion statemnet, wrap it around your head to cover you from the sun OR wear it around your head as a headband. As you can see you could wear one in all the seasons, a phenomenon I havent learned until I got here.
Courtney and I by the purple bogen vias, it just reminded me of home. Glad we could coordinate with the plants.
This is graffiti on the Separation Wall. The Palestinians have put graffiti all over this wall. It is such a controverisial wall and causes them so much grief and pain. They definitely have the worst end of the deal. It toke us 1 1/2 hour to get through but not because we were intorrogated because we had to wait in a huge line.
This is Manger Square. It is in the center of Bethlehem, the oldest city known to Christianity. And behind me is the oldest church in Christianity built in the 5-6th century by Justine, he also built the Church of the Holy Sceptlatcure and Stevens Bascillica.
When Christ was born he was laid here, where we are sitting. This is the spot pretty indefinitely because it has been labled since the 6th century which may sound like a long time afterward but its not.
This is where Christ was born. The 14 point star represents the 14 centuries before Christ was born, it also recognizes the 14 points on the Via Dolorosa ( where Christ carried the cross). You stick your hand down the hole and feel the ground where he was born.
This is Christ was born. Of course back in his time it was not in a chruch, it was in a cave. I am so grateful for Christ and his willingness to come down to Earth to perform his ministry so that I can return back to Heavenly Father someday.
This is Dr. Musallam. He teaches Islam History and Culture. He is an "interesting" teacher. He has a very strong accent. He lives in Bethlehem in the West Bank. He is Palestinian. It takes him about 2 hours to get to Jerusalem because of the checkpoints that cause so much problems. This at Bethlehem University which is in the West Bank, he also teaches here its like his pride and joy.
At Bethlehem University waiting for the video to start.
The conflict simmered down this week. Luckily we were able to go out to the center and go back into the Old City. It was great. There is still major conflict but the Dome of the Rock is still there so life is good.
This is the Russian Convert, commemorating Mary Magdalene... aka the "Onion Church". Its actually one of the prettiest churches I have seen. It is open very rarely so when we got out of class early one day we had to run there to get into it. It was definitely worth it! Cute little nuns run the church. The art inside is gorgeous, each piece of art was a picture of what Mary Magdalene accomplished. Its one of my favorite churchs, its located on the Mount of Olives right next to the Orson Hyde Gardens.
The Meditterean Sea beach sunset is probably one of the best beaches I have ever been to, so I went again. It was so pretty and a gorgeous beach to relax at and play in the water. But beware of the Jelly Fish.
Jumping for joy at the Meditterean Beach. It does not get much bettter than this. We walked all around the city and then it was time to hit the beach.
The scarf has many uses here in Israel. You can put it around your neck for warmth, you can wear it around you waist as a fashion statemnet, wrap it around your head to cover you from the sun OR wear it around your head as a headband. As you can see you could wear one in all the seasons, a phenomenon I havent learned until I got here.
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