At the break of dawn, our window faces the Muslim's resting place...
Ready to begin a new tour day...
Only Israeli family among the Muslim community
“Dome of the Ascension”, awaiting Nasser to give us a history lesson...
Foot-print of Jesus before he was ascended into heaven
“Church on the Mount of Olives (Eleona) (Pater Noster)”, place where Jesus taught the disciples “The Lord's Prayer”
Court Yard in front of the Church of Pater Noster
The south hall, behind the church
The entrance to the Cave on the eastern side, where Jesus taught the disciples “The Lord Prayer” - “The Our Father”
A small Praying room inside the cave
Part of the Cave that has collapsed
The entrance to the Cave on the western side
“Our Father” in Portugese
“Our Father” in Latin... Many other laguages exists here...
“Our Father” in English
Chruch of Pater Noster, an interior view
Burial tombs of the family of the tribe that lived during those time
Various cascades measured by the longest bone in the human body
“Dominus Flevit Church” which translates from Latin as "The Cry of the Lord"
From within the Church, you can see the “Golden Dome” - A muslim moque
“The Golden Dome”
Entrance to the “Garden of Gethsemani”
One of the oldest Olive tree in the “Garden of Gethsemane”
A small carving of Jesus depicting “Agony in the Garden”
The Church of All Nations
Bena at the entrance gate of the “Chruch of All Nations”
Inside the Church, a view of the Northern Side
Inside the Church, the main Altar which faces the east
The ceiling are 12 capes, each dedicated to nations that contributed to its construction
Artistic flooring in the Chruch
“The Holy Rock of Agony”... where Jesus conducted his prayer
Closer view of “The Holy Rock of Agony”
Writeup of “The Sanctuary of Gethsemane”
Map of the Area...
Opposite the Church of All Nations is the “Golden Gate” that is sealed.
“Tomb of Virgin Mary”, according to the Greek Orthodox & Armenians
Climbing down to the tomb
Altar for Mary by the Greek Orthodox
Altar of the Armenians Orthodox
Outside the Tomb of Mary, Orthodox
Our tour bus driver, Mr. Ahmed from Hebron
Church of Mary Magdalene
Tomb of Zakaria
The old ruins of Jerusalem in the valley
Wall dividing the Israel and Palestianian border - Jerusalem / Bethlehem
West Bank Valley...
Walls built to avoid the day-to-day conflict...
Stretch of highway along the border walls of Bethlehem
Small houses used by tradesmen to store their tools at the end of a day's toil...
The famous Angel's Souvenir Store, where you can get the best price...
From right-to-left, Mr. Nasser (our guide), Mr. George (the owner), Mr. Sami (Mr. George's Son) and us
A crib made of olive wood, wonderful piece of wood craft.
City of Bethlehem... a beautiful view :)
“Basilica of the Nativity”... Birth of our Lord
The “Door of Humility” leads into the Church of the Nativity (Basilica of the Nativitiy).
Constantine's 4th century mosaic floor rediscovered in 1934 in the Church of the Nativity (Basilica of the Nativity).
Bena, worshipping the “Star of David”
Painting of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus inside the Basilica of the Nativity
Painting depicting Jesus being baptised by John
The Armenians altar in the Basilica
Church of St. Catherine
The Catholic church, dedicated to the “Birth of Jesus”
Outside the Church of St. Catherine, is a statue of St. Hieronymus
St. Michael, the Arch Angel
Church at Shepherds' Fields
Inside facades on the upper ceiling
Various altars with paintings that represent events that occurred...
Altar in the Sheperd's Field
A small grotto resembling a crib
Heading into the Tomb of Jesus...
Inside the Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre, is the Tomb of Jesus
Altar below Golgotha, where Jesus' blood poured down and crack the rock
Outside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Cross that people carry while walking the “Via Dolorosa”
Hand impression of Jesus as he passes by this side Via Dolorosa
Painting on our floor...
Dinner at the New Metropole Hotel
Our Tour Group with our Leader, Mr. Marcel, & Guide, Mr. Nasser
