I arrived in Jerusalem last Wednesday afternoon. This study abroad experience is incredible! When we first walked in the BYU Jerusalem Center I couldn't believe that I actually get to live in it! It is so nice and undoubtedly has the best view of Jerusalem including the Dome of the Rock and the Old City. I remember it being pretty cool when I was here 9 years ago, but when I set foot in the BYU Jerusalem Center this time, I knew it was truely something special! From the auditorium on the 8th floor to the "Oasis" caffeteria to my room and deck overlooking the city on the 4th floor I love it all! I still wake up every morning and go out on my deck just to look at the view. Some of my favorite activities outside of the Jerusalem Center so far include visiting the Garden Tomb, walking around amongst Muslims in East Jerusalem, just exploring the Old City, watching tourists get manipulated by rogue merchants, hearing locals yell "Hello Mormons!" everywhere we go (seriously, how do they recognize us???), listening to the call to prayer five times per day, watching Orthodox Jews go about their business, looking at the Dome of the Rock, etc. The list goes on and on.
2 comments:
Liz,
I just came across your blog! Have they made doughnuts in the cafeteria yet -- they are so so good! Have you discovered the green door bakery down the hill with the best pita bread ever? How many times have you been lost in the old city -- probably never but that was not the case for me! You are about to have the time of your life!
Lizzy,
Great picture. Post more!
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