Coming home to Jerusalem

Coming home to Jerusalem

15. August 2015

After breakfast we took the public buses, then we walked to the checkpoint along the wall in Bethlehem which was full of street art. After we passed successfully we took another bus to Jerusalem, where we first visited the historical city and the market there. Then we walked the Via Dolorosa and visited some churches, e.g. the Church of the Redeemer and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. After enjoying the wonderful sight from the tower of the Church of the Redeemer we had some free time to spend in the market together with our Palestinian friends.
 
A bit exhausted but still quite happy we split up to spend the night in the Palestinian families. Some of us were lucky to be part of an 80th birthday where we were fed to the rim with delicious food and had fun watching old pictures of the celebrated grandma Jihan. Others enjoyed getting to know the culture of this country and spent time with their new friends.

Satisfied by all the great food and the new experiences we all went to bed happily.

Jaiki, Hanna & Olli