Old City, Take 2

With Shabbat coming on us, we started by getting some food at a local supermarket and Mahane Yehuda. Things close early on Fridays and most things are closed on Saturday, so the market was really hopping. We ate and then decided to take another shot at the Old City. Specifically, the Kotel.

We got there a little easier this time (taking a critical right turn in the Muslim Quarter that shortened our trip significantly). This time, we got right up to the wall. Jonah and Ari put on tefillin, courtesy of Chabad. We took a peek at the men davening in the shul in the tunnel off to the left, and then took some time at the Wall itself.

Next, we went back to the Cardo, got some refreshment and took a stroll through the small area of art stores. Lilly navigated purchasing a bracelet, and was very please with herself for completing the sale on her own.

More walking, and back to the apartment for our own Shabbat dinner. Getting to services somewhere is more than we want to take on right now so we're just going to stay in.Read more