Here are most (a good selection, but alas! Not nearly all!) of the places/things I've done in the last few weeks. This will probably be my last post for the next two weeks as I will be in the Galilee!! However, in addition to the photos and video below, I have uploaded a whole collection of videos from myself and others at the center here http://www.youtube.com/byuj2010#p/u Enjoy!!
Hallah Bread. This is special sweet bread that is available only on Fridays. It tastes EXCELLENT. June 18th, 2010
A Candy store at the Sukk. Yes, even here I do like to scope out what are the best sweets! June 18th, 2010
In the middle of the main Sukk open market area. June 18th, 2010
The Giant Menorah across the street from the Knesset. June 20, 2010
In front of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. June 25, 2010.
The Church of the Imposition of the Cross. June 25th, 2010
Church of the Flagellation. June 25, 2010
Convent of the sisters of Zion, June 25th, 2010. This is a model of the pool of Bethesda.
the cistern underneath the convent. June 25, 2010
Panoramic pic with Sharleis, Heather, and Mike (L to R), overlooking the Garden of Gethsemane Area. June 26, 2010
The Church of All Nations, June 26, 2010
On the inside overlooking the Garden of Gethsemane. June 26, 2010
The separation wall, isolating a Palestinian village. June 27, 2010
The Hurva Synagogue. June 28th, 2010. This was destroyed in the war, rebuilt, and finished in March of this year.
Me inside the Hurva
Father Theophanis in the Church of John the Baptist, with the claimed skull of John the Baptist. June 28th, 2010
In the Church of John the Baptist, there was a depiction of the Harrowing of Hell, which is what I wrote my Honors Thesis about! June 28, 2010
Father Angelo, Franciscan Monk and all-around lovable guy. See Youtube videos above. June 28, 2010
Inside the Franciscan Church. June 28th, 2010
Father Angelo showed us the Franciscan hostel where Orson Hyde stayed and carved his name into the door as most distinguished guests were invited to do. June 28th, 2010
Overlooking the model city of Jerusalem at the Shrine of the Book Museum. July 4, 2010
Panoramic of the same shot
The DEAD SEA SCROLLS MUSEUM! I SAW THEM! July 4, 2010
A large, completely functional outdoor clock. Me with my friend Jillian Carr. July 4, 2010
Bobbing for apples at the 4th of July party! I forgot to take pictures while I was in the act.
Father Theophanis invited us back (with our teachers!) and showed us what the church looks like with all the candles lit. This pictures doesn't highlight the light effects, sadly. July 4th, 2010 at 9pm. Yeah, that's right. I was in the city after dark!!
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