A big group decided they were all going to go Tel Aviv on Sunday (our free day) to go to the beach, but a couple of us decided we would much rather stay in the old city and explore and see a lot of the things we haven seen. So we spend 9..oh yeah 9 hours.... in the Old City! It was great but it was a long day.
We woke up early so that we could attend a Lutheran Mass. Everyone was really nice and welcoming. The pasture talked about the 10 year anniversary of 9-11. Then they invited us up into the circle with them and then after we were able to talk to the pastor about some fun things to do in the city and have her teach about the church we were congregating in.
After we decided to go the the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, this is the other place that people think Christ was buried after suffering for us (other than the Garden Tomb). It was a really interesting feel, there 5 different churches that meet in this building and it much more elaborate than the Garden tomb. It was harder for me to feel the spirit of the place. I mean dont get me wrong it is beautiful and magnificent but just a different setting then what I imagined.
We also went to the Church of the Dormition. This is the place where the Virgin Mary is said to be buried, and also the location of the Last Supper and King David's Tomb. It was a pretty place but unlike the Church of the Holy Sepulcher it wasnt over the top it was very simple. Its interesting because every place we go our teachers remind us that we dont know if this the exact place of the last supper but thats not whats important about the place...Its more of the knowledge that it did happen whether here or in the next building over Christ was there at some point in his life.
We also went to the Church of the Dormition. This is the place where the Virgin Mary is said to be buried, and also the location of the Last Supper and King David's Tomb. It was a pretty place but unlike the Church of the Holy Sepulcher it wasnt over the top it was very simple. Its interesting because every place we go our teachers remind us that we dont know if this the exact place of the last supper but thats not whats important about the place...Its more of the knowledge that it did happen whether here or in the next building over Christ was there at some point in his life.
My favorite part of the day was when we "got lost" in the city. A group of us (no worries mom) decided that we just wanted to explore and see what was around talk to some people who lived there and really get a fill for the city so thats what we did. We found some really interesting spots and people, who are all very nice they love us Mormons! We were able to find a path to get on top of the wall that surrounds the old city. It was an amazing view and a lot of fun! So there it is a light description of the 9 hour day!
Descriptions of the pictures... Left to right
The group outside the Holy Sepulcher, Shans stalker picture of e laughing at/with Justin, The mural on the ceiling inside the Holy Sepulcher, Me and Jeff's ugly face contest, Candles that are lit inside the Holy Sepulcher.
Me at the Garden Tomb, Shannon Me and Aubrey inside the Holy Sepulcher, Me and Shan outside the Church of Dormition, Shan and Adam on their way up to the top of the Wall
View of the City, Me touching the stone that might have been where Christ was crucified, A bunch of us being dressed up by Shabbat (the favorite shopkeeper), Just a cool archway in the Old City!
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