Daily Archives: December 25, 2022

Lovely and Delicious in Jerusalem!

Claire and I enjoyed looking at the Jerusalem pottery shops. And we’ve really enjoyed the fruits and juices here. We ate SO MANY of these Ramadan treats. It’s a pancake stuffed with sweet cheese or nuts, then soaked in a … Continue reading

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The Western Wall on Christmas Day

We made our way to the Western Wall and spent some time there, on the plaza and at the wall.  We spent about an hour there, soaking it all in, watching people and enjoying all we saw. There were lots … Continue reading

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The Hurva Synagogue

The Hurva Synagogue is one of the tallest buildings in Jerusalem’s Old City. We found a way in (through a back door). There were steps and a spiral staircase that took you up up up to an observation deck. The … Continue reading

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The Cardo, an Ancient Street in Jerusalem

We walked through the old Cardo, or what used to be a main street in old Jerusalem. They’ve got mosaic murals there depicting different things that were sold on that street. One was a fabric shop! The cities of the … Continue reading

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Christmas Day in Jerusalem — The Via Dolorosa or Way of the Cross

Today we walked the Via Dolorosa, or the way of the cross. A good Sunday activity. Our hospice is right by the 3rd station of the cross, so we were in the right place to begin. We went to the … Continue reading

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