PalestinaMuristan31°46’35” N 35°13’38” E 18 gennaio 2023, Palestina ⋅ 🌙 54 °F
The sun was setting as we left Jerusalem’s Old City. As we passed the Jaffa Gate, I noticed a couple tombs behind a metal fence. I have no idea who these are for, but would love to find out theLeggi altro
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18 gennaio 2023, Palestina ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
Mint tea is quite popular in the Middle East and I found it interesting to see how some people make it at work. This is was what the set up looked like behind the counter of a little shop inLeggi altro
PalestinaMuristan31°46’39” N 35°13’48” E
18 gennaio 2023, Palestina ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
Considering that Jerusalem is the site of Solomon’s Temple, (a key component to many Masonic teachings) it really should not have surprised me to see a Masonic compass and square symbol today. AndLeggi altro
PalestinaChurch of the Holy Sepulchre31°46’41” N 35°13’47” E
18 gennaio 2023, Palestina ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
Right beside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Larry noticed a strange device, which he correctly deduced to be a bomb disposal unit!
Our guide said such devices can be found all over town!
I shouldLeggi altro
Two to TravelDid they explain that they don’t stamp passports but hand out that piece of paper because having an Israeli stamp could get you denied entry to some Arab/Middle Eastern countries in future travels. I don’t know if the reasoning is still valid, but it used to be.
ViaggiatoreThey didn’t tell us that, but my hubby told me that was the reason. We went to Jordan right after, so maybe it’s a good thing!
PalestinaChurch of the Holy Sepulchre31°46’41” N 35°13’48” E 18 gennaio 2023, Palestina ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
After Via Dolorosa, we made our way to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which has been a major Christian pilgrimage destination since it was built in the 4th century AD.
The church features theLeggi altro
You are wise to be equally respectful of each tomb: in other words, there is absolitely no reason to suppose either was the Biblical one, and sadly any evidence of an oral tradition is probably commercially distorted. One may equally revere His wise teachings anywhere on Earth, sea, sky or space. [Jezzabear]
ViaggiatoreGood point! I realize there are distortions, and I do not want to offend anyone’s religious beliefs, but I’m truly in awe of all the history, even when it is unverifiable lore.
PalestinaMuristan31°46’41” N 35°13’49” E
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Despite our wonderful lunch, there were many times today that I wanted to stop for fresh nuts and other tasty treats in Jerusalem’s Old City. Ah, well! Another time.
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I saw some punny t shirts at shops along the souk. My favorites are: “Pikajew,” “Jew Jitsu,” “Just Jew It,” and “Guns ‘n’ Moses.”
Silly stuff!
PalestinaTemple Area31°46’46” N 35°13’57” E 18 gennaio 2023, Palestina ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
After a brisk trek through the souk, our guide told us to wait for him “at the next corner”while he walked back to round up a few stragglers.
As we stood there, I glanced up at the street plaqueLeggi altro
Palestinaal-Balda al-Qadimah31°46’39” N 35°13’60” E 18 gennaio 2023, Palestina ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
The tunnel from the Western Gate took us to the Arab market, aka “souk.” This labyrinthine maze of narrow streets was a pleasant assault on the senses with bright colors and alluring scents suchLeggi altro
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We reached the Western Wall by entering Jerusalem’s Old City through the Dung Gate. As the name implies, this gate was once an area used for trash.
We left the Western Wall through the DamascusLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreMe too
Two to Travel
No idea who for… but they look like Ottoman tombs to me … especially this one.. Maybe that will help with researching them.
ViaggiatoreThank you very much!!! That is helpful.