Jerusalem

It only took an hour by mini bus to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. My hostel was very close to the center. I took a walking tour of the old city in Jerusalem.  These tours are fabulous and free (just tip the tour guide at the end) and the guide was extremely knowledgeable.  There is the Jewish, Armenia, Muslin and Christian quarters.  I went to the wailing wall and I have to say it was very emotional.  The Church of the Holy Sepulcher was where Christ  was crucified and buried and it is in the Christian Quarter (of course).  This church is so beautiful and it is worshiped by hundred of thousands of people yearly.  Another lesson I learned from the tour guide, there are 5 different orders that holds this church so if they want any improvement done they must get the approval of ALL of the orders.  Well, no remodeling has ever been done as none of the orders can agree!! Lots of alleys and nooks, very easy to get lost.  I was told to get out you just need to go up. And it is true, I just walked up a zillion stairs and out I came!!! Here are the pictures of my two days here in Jerusalem:

Behind is the Dome of the Rock

The colorful Bazaar

Spices and essential oils 

So Beautiful Reminds me of the Istanbul Bazaar

Lunch, Mine a Greek Salad with Shredded Feta and an Arabic Salad

In the Holy Sepulcher Basement where Christ was crucified 

Original 2000 year old stone 

Also in the basement of the Holy Sepulcher Church

Sign outside of the church

Front of the Church upstairs is where Christ was nailed to the cross

This is where the cross stood

They would holding service

Original Pillars during Christ time

Muslim Quarter Dome of Rock

Wailing Wall

All signs are in Hebrew, Arabic & English

Sign outside the  Wailing Wall

Life Challenge:  Life is really simple but we keep making it complicated....  Confucius