Jerusalem

This is another part of the world that was a huge crossroads for many, many cultures over many millennia. There is so much history here, I wish archaeological crews could work 24 hours a day at restoring every known site in the entire region!!

As it is, there is plenty to see. The people, Arab and Jew, are amazing in hospitality, and it was so fun to wander through the city (old and new), trying out cafes, meeting people from all over the world.

I want to pray before the Wailing Wall. I want to walk throughout this city that is home to so many religions and the seat of so much controversy.

I want to see where my Lord is going to come back to get me. I want to see and walk on the streets that Jesus walked on. I dont really care to see were He was crucified, because I think that He wouldn’t like all of the gold, and Jesus is alive so I just want to see where he comes back at!

Go to Israe, go directly to Jerusalem, go directly to the Kotel: have your own holy experience at the holiest place on earth.

I hae not been to Israel since 1979 and 28 years is too long a time. I am hoping we are able to go in 2009.

When I was there (1995) the best falafel in the Middle East was located in Amman Jordan and in a stand just inside Damascus Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem.

I had a great time in a small cafe, eating and drinking local beers.

I visited Jerusalem back in the spring of 1993 on summer break while I was studying law school in London. I flew into Tel Aviv airport early in the morning and then took a bus to Jerusalem. I spent a day walking around the holy city, seeing the wailing wall, the ruins and lots and lots of people.

Go there before they mess it up them Israeli and Arabian/Palestinian crazies that can’t seem interact in peace.
It’s been 20 years since my visit but at least I can say that I’ve been there ;-)

I don’t know… I thought I would feel different but I didn’t, but it still had some interesting places to visit.