Israel 2005

Jerusalem

Jerusalem

The compay I was visting arranged a tour of Jerusalem for Gary Iosbaker (the other HP person) and me on Saturday. We had a car and a driver and got a really interesting overview in about 9 hours.

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Or not, based on recent archeological findings

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Or not, based on recent archeological findings

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The Dormition Abbey from ground level

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The Dormition Abbey from ground level

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From just outside King David's tomb and the room that commemorates where the Last Supper supposedly took place

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From just outside King David's tomb and the room that commemorates where the Last Supper supposedly took place

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I liked the "old" feel of this picture

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I liked the "old" feel of this picture

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Windmill in park on King David street.

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Windmill in park on King David street.

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This windmill was supposed to be used to grind grain. Unfortunately, the wind didn't blow, so it was not used.

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This windmill was supposed to be used to grind grain. Unfortunately, the wind didn't blow, so it was not used.

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Part of the wall that separates Israel and the Palestinian territories

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Part of the wall that separates Israel and the Palestinian territories

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Dormition Abbey from outside the old city at Montefiore park

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Dormition Abbey from outside the old city at Montefiore park

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Skyline

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Skyline

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Just inside the Jaffa gate, getting ready to explore more of the old city.

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Just inside the Jaffa gate, getting ready to explore more of the old city.

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Street after street of things for sale--mostly junk to my eye

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Street after street of things for sale--mostly junk to my eye

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A quieter area with church bells ringing. Bought souveniers just around the corner.

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A quieter area with church bells ringing. Bought souveniers just around the corner.

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Entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchr

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Entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchr

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This part covers the hill of Golgotha (place of the skull)

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This part covers the hill of Golgotha (place of the skull)

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Mosaic left from about 1100 A.D. inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

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Mosaic left from about 1100 A.D. inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

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Supposedly where the cross on which Jesus died stood

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Supposedly where the cross on which Jesus died stood

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A very holy place to many people

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A very holy place to many people

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Mosaic of preparation for burial. I can hardly believe this picture turned out.

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Mosaic of preparation for burial. I can hardly believe this picture turned out.

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What were probably "tombs" like the one Jesus was buried in.

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What were probably "tombs" like the one Jesus was buried in.

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Inside the tiny area that protects what is supposed to be the place where Jesus was buried

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Inside the tiny area that protects what is supposed to be the place where Jesus was buried