Day 6: JERUSALEM - EXPLANADA DE LAS MEZQUITAS - CÚPULA DE LA ROCA
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Last night we went to bed with the firm idea of getting up early enough to be in the Esplanade of the Mosques at 7.30 in the morning, which is the time they open.
But after the alarm rings a couple of times, we get up and be in the breakfast room of Abraham Hostel at 7.15 in the morning.
It's not too bad, right? Yesterday was one of the most complete days and we needed to rest a little.
At this time the dining room is almost full, so we settled on one of the tables and after making ourselves a good coffee and some toast, we found strength to start the day again.
Today our raid begins in this city that has been calling us for years.
Abraham Hostel's breakfast room in Jerusalem
We go back to the Jaffa Road hoping to find the one that will be our entrance to the Old City, the Jaffa Gate.
Although it is the first time that we walk the street in the light of day, we have already begun to notice many contrasts between the Old City and the New Jerusalem.
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We are surprised to find again those orange juice stalls, here also of pomegranate, which accompanied us on our getaway to Marrakech and Essaouira.
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Arriving in the Old City. Jerusalem
We don't look at the clock, but when we get to the Old City we calculate that from the Abraham Hostel to the Jaffa Gate We have about 15 minutes walking.
Today, in the light of day Jerusalem it looks different, it looks bigger, more alive and as we get closer to the Old City, again that pinch appears in the stomach that we felt yesterday when we first saw the Old City.
The old city. Jerusalem
As we get closer to the Jaffa Gate, we took the guide to start rereading these historical data, which in a city like this, are especially relevant.
The Jaffa Gate It is a small block of stone through which an abrupt tunnel for pedestrians in the shape of an elbow passes, to avoid and slow down any counterattack of enemy troops.
Jaffa Gate in the Old City. Jerusalem
Jaffa Gate Jerusalem
Once arrived at this point of the Old City We already intuit that it will be a difficult task to save the camera or not be stopping every few steps to enjoy every detail we see, which will not be few ...
Mezuzah at the Jaffa Gate. Jerusalem
Here we meet again with the mezouzah, a little box of silver, metal or wood, in which a rolled parchment is placed inside, in which two extracts of Deuteronomy appear and that we are finding at every step we take in this trip to Israel and Palestine.
Once we cross the famous Jaffa Gate, we meet again at the same point yesterday and we remember again that the idea of being here so soon is to go to the Esplanade of the Mosques first thing
So after returning to take a look at this area of the Old City, glancing at the David Tower, which we will visit at another time, we enter David St. and we go back to that souk that at this time it is still empty enough to allow us to take pictures and explore it with ease.
Tower of David in the Old City. Jerusalem
Black and White in the Old City. Jerusalem
Walking through the same streets that we did yesterday, we see a cartel that indicates the situation of the Holy sepulchre, which we sensed had to be close to where we were.
Directions to get to the Holy Sepulcher in the Old City
We continue our way, this time more oriented than yesterday, hoping to find the cartel that tells us, for the second time, the road to the Wailing Wall.
We have to say that at the beginning it is not easy to orient yourself through the streets of the Old City that seem all if not equal, very similar.
But when you take a few hours and start "getting" with Jerusalem This changes and without knowing very well why and without looking too much at the plane, you end up moving with the naturalness of knowing where you are going.
Lights and Shadows in the Old City. Jerusalem
They begin to open the shops of the Old City. Jerusalem
After a few minutes walking the streets, we find the cartel that tells us the path we have to follow to reach the Wailing Wall and therefore to the Esplanade of the Mosques.
Pointing the direction of the Western Wall. Old City
Recommendations to enter the Western Wall in the Old City. Jerusalem
We arrived at the checkpoint through which we passed yesterday and we pass the bag and backpack again, next to the cameras on the radar and they make us pass without further ado.
As we have already commented on a couple of occasions in this Travel to Israel and Palestine One of the things that are surprising us the most is the relative ease that we are having with security controls, airports ... etc. Perhaps it is because of everything they had told us and we had read, that we assumed that access to the sites was going to be much more complicated than it really is.
Today, in the light of day Wailing Wall It looks differently.
We are facing the most important religious sanctuary for the Jews. When it was erected, 2000 years ago, it was a retaining wall that served as support for the outside of the Temple Mount and on which was the Second Temple.
Views of the Western Wall. Old City. Jerusalem
The area in front of the Wailing Wall serves as synagogue outdoors and is divided into two parts, a small section for women and another, to the north, larger and more active for men.
Here, the Hasidic Jews in black robes swing back and forth on their heels, bowing their heads to pray and sometimes, pressing against the wall and kissing the stones.
Our initial idea was not to stop now in the Wailing Wall, but without knowing very well why, Roger takes the kippa They give it to the entrance and spend a few minutes in the part reserved for men.
Western Wall. Old City. Jerusalem
Western Wall. Old City. Jerusalem
It does not take long to take some photos and the occasional video and at this moment we have decided that it is time to go to the Esplanade of the Mosques.
Access to the Door of the Moors from the Western Wall. Old City. Jerusalem
As we get closer to the security control that we have to go through to access the Gate of the Moors, the only one for which non-Muslims are allowed access to the Esplanade of the Mosques, we find, again, with that feeling of not understanding why we continue with these religious confrontations.
Access to the Door of the Moors from the Western Wall. Old City. Jerusalem
To get to the security checkpoint you have to "leave" the area of the Wailing Wall, cross a small parking lot outside and turning immediately to the left we find the module that does the control services.
Views of the security control of access to the Puerta de los Moros from the Western Wall. Old City. Jerusalem
We had been told and we had read that, usually there is enough queue to be able to access, but we are lucky and we have no more than 10 people in front, who are accessing quite quickly.
We take out our passports, thinking that they are going to ask for them, but no, they only tell us that we have to go through the security arch and from there we go to the elevated tunnel that will give us access to one of the most recognized and named places of Jerusalem.
Western Wall. Old City. Jerusalem
As we go through the tunnel, we look through the woods and we are surprised by the vision we have of Wailing Wall and some archaeological works that are being carried out in the area.
Walking the access to the Esplanade of the Mosques. Old City. Jerusalem
Archaeological works in the zone of access to the Explanada de las Mezquitas. Old City
Upon entering the premises of the Esplanade of the Mosques, we have that pinch in the stomach that we have felt again today and it has been common in this trip to Israel and Palestine.
We take out the cameras, the guide and without hurry we want to tour the whole enclosure, trying to understand and know each part.
We see that the sky is beginning to get dark and we have decided, apart from that today we have not brought the tripod, to return another day in the early morning, when we see that the sky is clearer to make better photos.
The Esplanade of the Mosques or the Temple Mount, has been the center of attention for millennia.
It all started from a large piece of rock that stood out from the crest of Mount Moriah.
According to popular tradition, this rock was identified as the Functional Stone of the world.
The Talmud states that it was here that God gathered the land used to shape Adam, in addition to being the place chosen by biblical figures such as Adam, Cain, Abel ... to perform sacrificial rituals.
This was also where Solomon built the First Temple. It took seven and a half years to build, but then it was unused for 13 years. When it was consecrated, Solomon placed the Ark of the Covenant inside.
The Esplanade of the Mosques It has 9 doors that connect to the adjoining streets and through which you can exit through any of them, but not enter.
We enter through the only access allowed for non-Muslims, by Gate of the Moors.
The first thing we find on the right hand side is the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which means "farthest mosque" and refers to the isra that Mohammed is believed to have made on his way to heaven to meet with Allah.
The Dome of the Rock exerts more of a banner than a mosque, while Al-aqsa It is a temple for acting prayer and has capacity for 5000 faithful.
Entering the Esplanade of the Mosques. Old City. Jerusalem
First vision we have of the Dome of the Rock in the Esplanade of the Mosques ... Old Town. Jerusalem
Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Esplanade of the Mosques. Old City. Jerusalem
We continue touring the enclosure, where we don't see too many tourists and that makes us recreate a lot in everything we are seeing.
In addition, seeing that the sky is cloudy, we prefer to make the visit complete and another day to return only to take better photos.
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We go traveling The Esplanade of the Mosques clockwise and we reach one of the areas that are restricted access and looks quite neglected, but from which there are very good views of the Dome of the Rock.
Views of the Dome of the Rock in the Esplanade of the Mosques. Old City
We pass through the area of the Solomon's Stables which is a vaulted space under The Esplanade of the Mosques, which was built by the Crusaders as stables. This area is not open to the public, but we read that a visit can be arranged.
We are following the path of The Esplanade of the Mosques, where we don't meet anyone, since most people observe that they come in organized groups and focus on the Dome of the Rock without visiting the rest of The Esplanade of the Mosques.
As we continue walking, we have stunning views of the Dome of the Rock that are only covered up by the cloudy sky we have right now.
Views of the Dome of the Rock in the Esplanade of the Mosques. Old City. Jerusalem
When we finally reach the Golden Door, one of the 8 doors of the Old City that is within The Esplanade of the Mosques and is completely sealed and enveloped by uncertainty.
In the Jewish Mishnah reference is made to the eastern door of the temple and in its structure you can see heroic symbols.
In addition there are those who argue that it is where the Messiah will enter the city.
Golden Gate in the Esplanade of the Mosques. Old City. Jerusalem
We continue with our tour again and in this area we begin to cross with more places that travel much faster The Esplanade of the Mosques.
The Dome of the Rock The Esplanade of the Mosques. Old City. Jerusalem
When we reach the area where more tourists are concentrated, we stop at one of the Stairs of the Balances of Souls where Muslims believe that on Judgment Day scales will be hung to weigh the souls of the dead in the arches supported by columns at the end of these stairs.
Stairs of the Balances of Souls. The Esplanade of the Mosques. Old City. Jerusalem
At this point, we climb one of the Stairs of the Balances of Souls and we found the Ascension Dome, where, according to Muslim tradition, Muhammad prayed before his ascension to heaven.
Dome of the Ascension. The Esplanade of the Mosques. Old City. Jerusalem
Touring the Dome of the Rock We cannot do anything other than tour the enclosure, with our mouths open, before that image that we have seen so many times and that we now have before our eyes.
We cannot compare, nor do we like to do, feelings, but we can say that we felt more or less like when we were facing the Taj Mahal in India.
We arrive at the area where the Chain Dome, a smaller version of the Dome of the Rock, which is located in the exact center of the Esplanade of the Mosques. Its construction is wrapped in mystery. According to a fairly accepted theory, it would be a test prior to the final construction.
Another theory says that it is where the treasure of the Esplanade of the Mosques.
Its name comes from a legend according to which, Solomon hung a chain from the dome and everyone who lied while holding it was struck by lightning.
The Dome of the Rock, next to the Dome of the Ascension and the Dome of the Chain. The Esplanade of the Mosques. Old City. Jerusalem
So far we have not looked at the clock and when we do we see that we have more than an hour and a half and we should get on track to make the rest of the visits we have, more or less scheduled to do today.
It is what you have to do a trip to Israel and Palestine With the marked time.
As we move away, we cannot avoid turning again to contemplate it again. Although we know that we will return another day, it is something that we cannot prevent and we continue to do until we reach the Cotton Gate, which is where we will go this time to the Old City.
The Dome of the Rock The Esplanade of the Mosques. Old City. Jerusalem
Cotton Gate. The Esplanade of the Mosques. Old City. Jerusalem
The Cotton Gate It is the most imposing door of all the doors of the enclosure and from it we access the market of cotton sellers or Al-Qattanin Souk.
Cotton Souk. Old City. Jerusalem. Israel
We go around the Cotton Souk and as we go out to the areas that are not covered, we see that it starts to sparkle, so we change the plans a bit and go into the muslim neighborhood, where we took the opportunity to buy 4 chocolate croisants and a water for 7 shekels.
Incense shop in the Muslim Quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
Just start touring the muslim neighborhood, we already intuit that it will be one of the neighborhoods that we like the most Jerusalem.
It has that special atmosphere of the Arab cities that we like so much.
Life in the Muslim Quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
Buying croissants in the Muslim Quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
At this point and seeing that the sky is still quite covered, we are on our way to the Christian neighborhood, where we want to visit the Santa Ana Church.
Arriving at the Christian Quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
To get to the Santa Ana Church we have to travel a section of the Painful way and as soon as we see one of the cartels that indicate that we are already in this street, we return, again, to notice that tingling that has been very common in our trip to Israel and Palestine.
The first time we stepped on the Via Dolorosa in the Christian Quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
We also see for the first time, the first samples of immense faith that moves in organized groups to carry a cross throughout the journey through the Painful way, while they are recorded and animated by the guide and the rest of the group.
Carrying a cross along the Via Dolorosa in the Barrio Cristiano. Old City. Jerusalem
Once we pass through the III station of the Painful way, the sky gives us a break and the sun begins to rise, so we decided to go back to the muslim neighborhood to get to the Damascus Gate and thus know the second of the doors of the Old City from Jerusalem.
This was one of the things we read and they recommended us if we had time, try to know the eight doors of the Old City.
We hope to have time and meet them !!
Via Dolorosa in the Christian Quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
Road to Damascus Gate in the Muslim Quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
We feel again the characteristic aroma of muslim neighborhood, the one that we like so much and with which we want to sit on any step to simply see, life go by.
But today we have the day quite complete and we have to settle for taking out the camera and keep the snapshots of that neighborhood that we like so much.
Muslim quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
We arrive at Damascus Gate which opens to a microcosm of the Palestinian world, vendors carrying their merchandise, families picnics on the steps, ladies selling herbs with dresses of embroidered complexes ...
The current form of the Damascus Gate It dates from the time of Suleiman the Magnificent, although there was another one in the same place, long before the arrival of the Turks.
Damascus Gate in the Muslim Quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
Once we see the atmosphere of the area, we return on our feet to reach the Santa Ana Church and we see on our map that we are close enough to the Gate of the Lions as to approach later and thus know the third door today.
We arrive at Santa Ana Church, a church that is surrounded by trees and debris accumulated over time.
Way of the Church of Santa Ana. Old Town. Jerusalem
Church of Santa Ana. Old Town. Jerusalem
It has an aspect of archaeological site within the Old City. In popular tradition, it is believed that this was the home of Joaquin and Ana, the parents of the Virgin Mary.
Entrance to the Church of Santa Ana. Ciudad Vieja. Jerusalem
Interior of the Church of Santa Ana. Old Town. Jerusalem
Church of Santa Ana. Old Town. Jerusalem
Crypt where Mary was born. Church of Santa Ana. Old Town. Jerusalem
On the other hand, next to the Santa Ana Church You will find the impressive ruins that surround the Bethesda pool.
Ruins next to the Church of Santa Ana. Old Town. Jerusalem
Church of Santa Ana. Old Town. Jerusalem
Views of the Church of Santa Ana. Old Town. Jerusalem
We are in the Santa Ana Church something more than half an hour and we don't know that time passes. We had read that the church boasts an enviable acoustics and we are fortunate to be able to verify it by attending a spontaneous group that begins to sing religious songs.
After listening to them for a while, we set off for the Gate of the Lions where it didn't take long to arrive.
This is accessed by Mount of Olives already Gethsemane where we will come another day that we already have planned.
Although Soliman named it Jordan Gate, the name never went deep and became known as St. Stephen's Gate in honor of the first Christian martyr stoned in a nearby place. His Hebrew name, Gate of the Lions, is a reference of the two pairs of heraldic lions sculpted on both sides of the arch.
Gate of the Lions. Old City. Jerusalem
And once we are here, we look at each other and decide why not go to the Herod's Gate What is next here? And that we do, we go back into the muslim neighborhood, to find several scenes that will make us take the cameras to try to immortalize them.
One of the details of the Muslim Quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
Black and white image. Muslim quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
And we arrive at the Herod's Gate, where just 100m to the east is the point chosen by the Crusaders to enter through the wall in 1099.
Its name derives from the erroneous belief held by the pilgrims of the s. XVI and XVII, that a nearby building was once the palace of Herod Antipas. In Hebrew it is known as the Flower Gate.
Herod's Gate Muslim quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
And with this we have already known 4 of the 8 doors of the Old City and that is our first day in Jerusalem!!
We see that it is time to eat and we go back to the muslim neighborhood where we buy 5 postcards and stamps for 48 shekels.
Colorful in the Muslim Quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
Muslim quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
The idea is to eat at a restaurant, the Basti Pizza which is in front of the IV station of the Painful way which is highly recommended in the forums and in the guide.
Pizzeria Basti on the Via Dolorosa. Old City. Jerusalem
And there we just arrived. We sat on a terrace, just in front of the IV station, in the middle Painful way, with free wifi and with a menu of falafel, a pizza, two sodas and two mint tea for 100 shekels. You can't ask for more from a restaurant !!
Falafel menu of the Pizzeria Basti. Old City. Jerusalem
Views from the Terrace of the Pizzeria Basti. Old City. Jerusalem
Detail of the interior of the III station… Ciudad Vieja. Jerusalem
From the terrace we have excellent views of the Painful way, but it is not only that which makes us stay more than normal, it is the fact of being in a perfect place to see life go by, which makes us lose track of time ...
Via painful from the Pizzeria Basti. Old City. Jerusalem
Images found ... Old Town
Taking advantage of the moment to write some postcards at the Pizzeria Basti. Old City. Jerusalem
After being more than an hour on the terrace of the Basti Pizza we make a technical stop in the Muslim Quarter to buy incense, myrrh and a burner that I saw when we passed the Santa Ana Church and I can't keep it home.
From here we go to The thistle, where we were yesterday afternoon, but to which we owed another visit, this time with more depth and daylight.
It is like a wide dissection from north to south and is a reconstruction of the main street of Jerusalem of Roman and Byzantine times.
The thistle Maximis. Old City. Jerusalem
Through the Thistle. Old City
There was a time when he traveled the entire width of the city to what is now the Damascus Gatebut currently begins south of David St, the souk tourist, serving as the main entrance to the Jewish Quarter from the Christian and Muslim areas.
Thistle. Old City
As the mosaic of Madaba of the 6th century, where we were a few years ago on our trip to Jordan, the Thistle It would have been a wide avenue with columns flanked by roofed arcades.
Replica Madaba Mosaic. Old City. Jerusalem
The initial idea was not to go to the Jewish Quarter, but having it to the side and seeing that the sky is again quite gray, we believe that the best thing we can do is go now to visit the Hurva Square and the synagogues.
Hurva Square. Jewish Quarter Old City. Jerusalem
At the beginning we find it a bit difficult to locate ourselves in the Jewish Quarter, but after turning the map a few times and checking that the Hurva Synagogue It is closed, although the guide indicates that it should be open, we go in search of four Sephardic synagogues.
Sephardic synagogues. Jewish Quarter Old City. Jerusalem
We pay 10 shekels per person and we enter the first one.
Of the 4 synagogues, 2 of them date from the s. XVI.
In compliance with a law of the time, which determined that the synagogues could not be taller than the village buildings, this set reached a minimum height.
In the guide they already indicate that if there is little time, the recommendation is to visit the Ben Zakai synagogue 400 years old.
Sephardic synagogues. Interior of the Ben Zakai Synagogue. Jewish Quarter
We do not devote too much time to this visit, not why we do not find it interesting, but perhaps what happens to us is that today is a day so full of surprises that we are exhausted ...
The sky starts to get ugly ... Sephardic synagogues. Jewish Quarter Old City. Jerusalem
Not happy with everything we've seen today, we propose another visit, The Wide Wall, but first we went through the Jewish Quarter, without any plane. This is the best way to find and see the details that escape you if you are always waiting for a plane.
Details of the Jewish Quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
Gate in the Jewish Quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
Jewish Quarter Old City. Jerusalem
As we move away from the Jewish Quarter it seems that the sky returns to its blue color, but that is not enough reason for us not to continue in our efforts to travel the neighborhood and now look for the Wide wall.
Colors in the Jewish Quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
Black and White in the Jewish Quarter. Old City. Jerusalem
As much as we want and more than we try, we have no way of finding the Wide wall and in the end, almost about to give up, we started asking until we got to see it between some buildings.
The Wide wall, is located east of Thistle and north of Hurva Sq., in what looks like an abandoned land between some apartment blocks.
It is an exposed section of some ruins of a fortified stone wall from the time of Hezekiah.
Wide Wall Jewish Quarter Old City. Jerusalem
After finally finding it and encouraged by this, we go in search of the point indicated in the guide from where you can climb the rooftops of Jerusalem and from where they say, you have spectacular views of the city.
But first we go through the area of Thistle, although this time we recreate more in the commercial part.
Portal of the Cardo shopping area. Old City. Jerusalem
Cardo shopping area. Old City. Jerusalem
We leave the Jewish Quarter in search of that site that leads us to that Walk between the Rooftops of Jerusalem and that lies between Habad St. and St. Mark 's Rd.
They are metal stairs that lead to the rooftops of the markets of David St. Y Al-wad.
We went up to a Walk on the Rooftops of Jerusalem. Old City. Jerusalem
During the day you can see the bustle of the market through the ventilation ducts.
It is not very easy to find the site and we, after a good while circling, when we decided to ask, told us perfectly where we had to find it.
The truth is that since we started our travel through Israel and PalestineWe can say that at no time have we felt "scammed" or "cheated" when we asked, on the contrary, they have helped us in everything and without asking for anything in return.
Once we find the stairs that lead to the Rooftops of Jerusalem We cannot believe what we have before our eyes.
They are the most spectacular views of the city we could imagine.
We better leave you some pictures so you can check it out!
Walk through the Rooftops of Jerusalem. Old City. Jerusalem
Holy Sepulcher on a Walk through the Rooftops of Jerusalem. Old City. Jerusalem
Walk through the Rooftops of Jerusalem. Old City. Jerusalem
Start at sunset taking a walk on the rooftops of Jerusalem. Old City
We are in the Rooftops of Jerusalem more than half an hour, unable to look away from the city we have at our feet.
Today is a very intense day in our trip to Israel and Palestine.
And as it seems that the afternoon is getting hot and it takes time to set the sun, we set off for the Armenian Quarter, where we find the San Marcos Church, which is closed, but we are lucky to meet a nun, who opens and explains the great history of the church and his own.
It has undoubtedly been one of the most surreal moments in which we have met, but at the same time, one of the most interesting we have been able to have in a city like Jerusalem and in a church as is the San Marcos Church, which is the home of the site-Orthodox community of Jerusalem and that consists of about 200 members.
Church of San Marcos. Armenian Quarter Old City. Jerusalem
The Syrian-Orthodox believe that the chapel, located in Ararat St. stands on what was the house of Mary, mother of St. Mark and where Peter went after being released from prison by an angel.
It is also said that the Virgin Mary was baptized here and according to her tradition, it was here and not in the Cenacle where the Last Supper.
Interior of the Church of San Marcos. Armenian Quarter Old City. Jerusalem
After this great experience, when we go out, it's already night, so we set off to the Christian Quarter, where we make some more purchases of incense.
Providing me with more incense !! Old City. Jerusalem
Incense and spices shop detail. Old City. Jerusalem
Touring the Christian Quarter we meet a pastry shop that looks awesome. We are left with his "face" to return another day!
Pastry shop in the Christian Quarter
Jerusalem It changes a lot in the moonlight, it is a city that seems to get smaller when the sun goes down and now, although it is already late, we feel like walking through those streets that just a few hours ago you were full of life.
Black and white Christian Quarter
When we look at the clock, it is after 7 p.m. and we realize that we are lost.
Christian neighborhood. Old City. Jerusalem
We do not know where we are and it is difficult for us to locate and orient ourselves, but suddenly we find a cartel that makes us realize where we are ... we cannot believe it ... We have reached Holy sepulchre!!
Holy sepulchre. Christian neighborhood. Old City. Jerusalem
At this time there are people, many, at the gates of Holy sepulchreRoger looks at me, trying to see my approval in the face to enter, but I immediately say no.
I have the idea of touring the Painful way in full before entering the Holy sepulchre and although today we have not fulfilled the planning we brought does not mean that this part does not comply.
Of course, we can do nothing but sit in front and stay a few minutes enjoying the peace that is breathed in this corner of the Old City of Jerusalem, which is only interrupted by some Italians who "let themselves be seen" by their higher tone of voice than the people who are here.
Holy Sepulcher in the moonlight ... Barrio Cristiano. Old City
We look at the clock again and it's almost 8 in the afternoon. We have not stopped for more than 12 hours and we started to notice that, so we decided that it is time to say goodbye to the Old City of Jerusalem and get on our way to the Jaffa Gate, which will take us back to our accommodation, the Abraham Hostel.
The Tower of David in the moonlight. Old City
Con la hora que es no nos paramos demasiado en buscar un sitio donde cenar y nos vamos directamente al mismo restaurante donde estuvimos ayer, donde pedimos una pizza, un plato de pasta, dos refrescos y un postre por 152 shekels.
No tardamos demasiado en volver a coger nuestras mochilas y volver a recorrer la Calle Jaffa camino del Abraham Hostel.
Hoy estamos rendidos, hoy nos cuesta hasta mantener los ojos abiertos mientras escribimos algunos emails y repasamos las fotos que hemos podido hacer durante todo el día.
Hoy nos dormimos, recostados en la almohada de nuestra cama del Abraham Hostel con una imagen…
The Dome of the Rock
Day 7JERUSALÉN - MONTE DE LOS OLIVOS
