Follow the Gibbs' as they set out on a much anticipated family journey around the world. This trip is the fulfillment of a joint vision of Joanie and Mike to share their love of world travel with their children Mackenzie, Audrey, and Rock- before they leave the nest.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Jerusalem
During the last four days we have been exploring the old
city in Jerusalem! The old city is very cool! There are a bunch of little
narrow alleyways and stairs. There are 7 different gates to enter/exit the old
city. They are: Dung gate, Lion gate, Zion gate, Jaffa gate, New gate, Damascus
gate, and Herods gate. We used 5 of the 7 gates. The first day in Jerusalem we
went to the Western Wall (wailing wall). The Jewish temple was encased by this
wall, and now they wail because it is destroyed. We also went to some other
sites including, Room of The Last Supper, King David’s Tomb, and The Church of
The Holy Sepulcher (the site of Jesus’s crucifixion and burial)!
Audrey
We just finished up our stay in Jerusalem (yes, the Jerusalem!). It was so much fun to
see all of the religious sites the city had to offer. I had no idea that so
many things happened there! The whole list of sites is very long but ok, I
think I can manage typing it just for our followers out there: Western
(Wailing) Wall, King David’s Tomb, Room of the
Last Supper, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Dome of the Rock, Al Aqsa Mosque,
Armenian Quarter, Christian Quarter, Muslim Quarter, Jewish Quarter, Virgin
Mary’s birthplace, a really busy covered market and some stuff that I probably
have already forgotten… It was a really busy 4 days!!! We were even able to
squeeze in a relax day believe it or not. Personally, I mostly just liked
exploring the Old City. There are virtually no cars in there! The only thing I
was unimpressed with about Jerusalem was the candy. It was very mediocre!
That’s really all I have to say! ;)
Kenzi
Jerusalem is, without question, one of the finest travel destinations I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. We had an awesome time. It has a very European feel and is an excellent walking city. Wandering through the narrow, cobblestone streets of the Old City is a fabulous travel experience.
We happened to be in town during the Holocaust Remembrance Day. The moment of silence captured in the video clip (below) was pretty intense.
Jerusalem is a powerful place, dripping in history. A truly superb travel destination. One of the best.
Western Wall and Dome of the Rock
Dome of the Rock
Flag at half-mast for Holocaust Remembrance Day (at Western Wall)
Hey, at least the IDF guy unloaded before praying, eh?-T.P.
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