More Jerusalem, Wadi Suweinit, Ashkelon Beach
Hello all! Sorry it has taken me so long to post a new blog. I will try and be quicker in the future (the blogger is really slow and tedious). So what has happened since I last wrote? Tons (which is why you haven't heard from me). We took another walk around Jerusalem, this time to see New Testament sites. We went to the church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Temple Mount. These are both very sacred sites and very cool! The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the probable place Jesus was crucified. Sadly is now a gaudy church which 7 denominations have claim over! The Temple Mount, once the sacred site of the Temple, is now home to a mosque. We also took a trip to see around Jerusalem. We saw the ways to get in and why it was such a great site in antiquity. Also, we hiked along the Wadi Suweinit and "the Pass." The pass is one of the only roads over a deep valley, and thus was a very important site. We ended our hike at the Parat Springs, which is where God told Jeremiah to hide his sash and let it rot as a demonstration of Judah's pride. Lastly, there are some pictures from our trip to Ashkelon Beach yesterday. We even spent the night on the beach! The Mediterranean was really warm and we had a great time (how often is it you get to camp near Canaanite ruins?). Anyway, Sorry for not posting sooner (patience Onajeca!...thank you.). Hope you enjoy!
Me at Ashkelon on the Mediterranean
Eric Joe, Stephen, and I camping out on the beach
Sunset on the Mediterranean at Ashkelon!
My mad organ skills at Augusta Victoria
The view from the top of a hostel near Joffa Gate in the Old City
Justin's big guns at the top of the Augusta Tower!
The Chapel at Augusta Victoria Hospital- One of the three main landmarks on the Mount of Olives
Bill, one of the profs, points out the Tombs of the Sons of Israel- a likely spot for Rachel's tomb!
On our hike we ran into some Bedouins (nomadic herders)- they offered us tea!
Caitlin takes down Jill like Jonathan took down the Philistines
Caitlin and Stephen pose in the Wadi Suweinit
Bill goes for a swim in the Parat Springs! This is where God had Jeremiah hid his sash as an object lesson
This is the Garden Tomb- a popular (although unlikely) choice for the site of Jesus' tomb
Jaimie and I touch antiquity- but were not supposed to!
IBEX poses for some suave pictures on the steps to the Temple
Church of the Holy Sepulchre- Probable Site of Jesus' Death, Burial, and Resurrection!
Me on the Temple Mount- The original site of the Temple!
Cute little orthodox kids being led by their teacher near the Wailing wall
View of the Mosque of Omar from the Southeast
Me at Ashkelon on the Mediterranean
Eric Joe, Stephen, and I camping out on the beach
Sunset on the Mediterranean at Ashkelon!
My mad organ skills at Augusta Victoria
The view from the top of a hostel near Joffa Gate in the Old City
Justin's big guns at the top of the Augusta Tower!
The Chapel at Augusta Victoria Hospital- One of the three main landmarks on the Mount of Olives
Bill, one of the profs, points out the Tombs of the Sons of Israel- a likely spot for Rachel's tomb!
On our hike we ran into some Bedouins (nomadic herders)- they offered us tea!
Caitlin takes down Jill like Jonathan took down the Philistines
Caitlin and Stephen pose in the Wadi Suweinit
Bill goes for a swim in the Parat Springs! This is where God had Jeremiah hid his sash as an object lesson
This is the Garden Tomb- a popular (although unlikely) choice for the site of Jesus' tomb
Jaimie and I touch antiquity- but were not supposed to!
IBEX poses for some suave pictures on the steps to the Temple
Church of the Holy Sepulchre- Probable Site of Jesus' Death, Burial, and Resurrection!
Me on the Temple Mount- The original site of the Temple!
Cute little orthodox kids being led by their teacher near the Wailing wall
View of the Mosque of Omar from the Southeast
posted by Philip | 7:44 AM
1 Comments:
yay phil! thanks for the pictures! what's it like going into the old city during ramadan? glad you're having a great time!!! : )
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