So here I am! The Holy Land! I have always dreamed of living in an Arabic country, but I honestly never thought that dream would ever come true this early in my life. It is more amazing than I had ever anticipated, and no picture or story I have ever seen can do this place justice. There is just an overwhelming amount of things to take in, and I’ve only been here 3 days! Today was our first day of classes, and my brain nearly exploded! The teaching staff here is amazing, and their insights and knowledge are just incredible! (I sure am using a lot of exclamation marks…)
Let’s see, what else…We haven’t really done a whole lot as of yet so I guess this is just an introductory blog. We’re still getting adjusted to the schedule and everything, and having orientations. Over 24 hours of traveling and a 9 hour time change really takes its toll. Yesterday we actually walked all around the Old City just to get a layout of the area. The most awesome thing is that the Jerusalem Center is literally just a quick 10 min walk to the Old City down Mount Scopus and across the Kidron Valley! Also, the Dome of the Rock and much of the Old City can be seen right from our private balcony. I’ll include some balcony pictures. Anyway, once things get going around here, I’m sure I’ll have more to write about.
The view from our balcony at night
6 comments:
It simply looks incredible! I can't believe that is from your balcony! What an amazing experience you are having, which you will be able to tell our children someday! I can't wait to hear more!
Wow dude. That's something. I bet it's a great place. Bring me a cool newish bracelet. Like Nephi used to wear.
Well this is my second try at posting a comment. Your blog is great! I'm so grateful you are sharing your neat experiences. What a place. Keep up the writing and picture taking.
Oh Jeff, we finished watching the 10 episodes of Anna Karenina. It was good but I was so sorry they ended rather abruptly with Anna's demise. Nothing about Levin's spiritual awakening which I thought was so descriptive and beautiful, and in stark contrast to Anna's horribly negative mental state. I'm pretty sure Tolstoy would have wanted that left in.
Oooh, that is an amazing view! I hope you have the time of your life (doo doo doooo do do dooooo doooooo . . ..)
Oh thats MY CITY!!! haha
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