Our short-lived taxi ride followed by a lot of walking around hilly Jerusalem
The Family von Trapp, I mean, von Wilson, on the way to see an olive wood shop
One of the most popular olive wood shops for Mormons in Jerusalem, run by Jimmy.
The carvings were amazing. Jimmy showed us a model he had spent 6 months on of Herod's Temple, which was going to cost $22,000. He also showed us extremely old coins with stamps of Ceasar and Alexander the Great.The baby carriers
(After holding Lily in the airport and on airplanes for almost 48 hours my back was dying. Thanks to Jordan for being a gentleman and carting Lily around all day. Amy and Lily obviously enjoyed the rides. We sure paid a lot for a passport for Lily so that she could stare at Jordan's chest.)
(After holding Lily in the airport and on airplanes for almost 48 hours my back was dying. Thanks to Jordan for being a gentleman and carting Lily around all day. Amy and Lily obviously enjoyed the rides. We sure paid a lot for a passport for Lily so that she could stare at Jordan's chest.)
An amazing mosaic at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
(Don't be blinded by Lily's sling that apparently was trying to double as a light saber.)
(Don't be blinded by Lily's sling that apparently was trying to double as a light saber.)
The Dome of the Rock
(Notice the thousands of ashuaries (boxes for bones of deceased) in front. Apparently these can cost as much as $50,000 to purchase. Also notice the funeral ceremony going on in the bottom left corner with the Hasidic Jews.)
(Becca caught this picture of someone sneaking out a trap door!)
(Notice the thousands of ashuaries (boxes for bones of deceased) in front. Apparently these can cost as much as $50,000 to purchase. Also notice the funeral ceremony going on in the bottom left corner with the Hasidic Jews.)
(Becca caught this picture of someone sneaking out a trap door!)
The Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem
(the towers with green domes are minarets, which loudly play the prayer calls multiple times a day)
(the towers with green domes are minarets, which loudly play the prayer calls multiple times a day)
A tired group heading home with fresh pitas, strawberries and wood carvings
5 comments:
DOCUMENT EVERYTHING!!! I am vicariously living through you.
Wow! What an awesome experience! We wish we could be there with you and have you carry us around on your backs.
I love the trap door picture. Oh my goodness I couldn't not believe the airport trauma! You blessed blessed woman with a new born no money and stuck. You are a true adventure ninja!
Wow! Looks like an amazing trip! We just met up with John and Alicia Young. John will be there next Thursday. Maybe you'll run into each other.
Look at all the places you've already been and seen in just 1 day! I wish I was there to hear and smell and see all that you're taking in. Not to mention the fresh pitas! Mmmmm...is Danielle there yet?
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