Another early start and our first stop was the Garden of Gethesame on the Mt of Olives.
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| some of these olives trees are incredibly old |
The Garden is split by a street and open to the public. I'm not sure if there is a fee or not since FFLT took care of all of that kind of thing. It is a very peaceful reverent place.
Across the street is a private garden, by appointment and we had to wait for a few minutes for this wonderfully nice monk to come running to open it for us. Can you imagine being the keeper of the key to the Garden where Jesus Christ atoned for the sins of the world?!
We were able to hear Michael talk and then have a few quiet moments to ourselves.
From there to the building where they believe the Last Supper took place.
Our next stop is my favorite place on the entire tour: the Garden Tomb. Since 1894, the gardens and tomb have been maintained by a non-demoninalional charitable trust by the United Kingdom. It is right next to what is thought by many to be Golgotha, where Christ was crucified.
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| Golgotha |
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| A nice volunteer missionary gave us a little history. |
The Tomb is empty! Jesus Christ truly rose on the 3rd day and lives today.
Afterwards we were given some free time and Roy and I chose to walk back through part of the Old City though yet, another gate.
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| buying some nuts at a candy shop |
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| Spices by the pound |
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| spice display |
It would have been very fun to prowl around in this "junk" antiques shop but we didn't have time. After living in Turkey and Georgia we're very used to exploring these hectic bazaars and it's great fun.
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