After a week of classes and events

So, the other day we did some exploring of the things that need exploring on the city. you know, the touristy things that everyone needs to do if they get a chance. well, we had a chance, so for about 18 to 20 shekels we did as follows.

Our adventure began at Joppa gate when we ascended the wall and began walking and taking pictures. From the top of the wall we could see all sides of the city, from this historic, to the riddled with satellite dishes in the other. here is a picture of me standing on the wall to the west (NOT the "western wall" c'mon people). This view overlooked the mt. of olives where Jesus prayed his last pleas to God, and accepted the heavy burden of the cross. From there we traversed the wall until descending at Lion's gate and walking back to Damascus gate.

From Damascus gate we wandered until we found our way to the garden tomb . This is the spot where (allegedly) Jesus was buried and rose from the dead, yet the tomb itself is far too old to be the place. Never the less, it was interesting to see.

From the garden tomb we went back towards the Damascus gate, but took a detour to Salomon's Quarry. This is (although it cannot be proven) where they say the stones for the temple came. We took some cool pics, and went in some dark tunnels we weren't supposed to. all in all it was pretty sweet.

on the way back we also checked out this cool tower called David's citadel, but at that time we were all so tired we could baraely walk... we were falling on the stairs haha.

As for classes they are unbelievable as I have said... but I will cover that more in depth later I am sure. As for now here is a list with brief comments.

Ancient Egypt: Interesting, but so far mostly geography... the field trip is what will be sweet with this one.

Physical Geography: Again, intersting, but a lot of geography... we'll see again.

Rabbinic Thought and Literature: Awesome. A rabbi who does not believe the gospel teaches this class. Totally new takes on familiar passages... and super conversation.

Palestinian Culture and Society: A lot of stuff I didn't know... again... interesting.

Greek: Oof... tough... but always good

But now its time for Gladiator.

Cheers