Dome of the Rock We got an early start and were off to see the Dome of the Rock. The Dome is prominent in many photographs of Jerusalem. I'm sure you have seen photographs of it. It is located on what the Israelites call the Temple Mount, above the Western Wall. The Temple Mount is the site of the temple during Solomon's time. Tourists are only ...

The Arab market was eerily quiet as I made my way up the steps through the old city. I even wondered if I was going the wrong way. Suddenly a kid of about 14 was running towards me. A game of tag perhaps? As he bolted past me a soldier followed and I knew it was something more serious. Then a guy in his twenties approached and a policewoman foll...

I guess taking the day off to study paid off, because I ****ed my midterm hard and mad it scream my name... now its over :-). Boy I need a cigar! In life, I have never smoked but lately I feel like a chocolate stick or something? I feel mad sexual lately. When I was dating guys in the states I was usually very good at taking it slow and not just...

Hi one & all, We are back from 4 days in the north around the Sea of Galilee. We traveled in a 50 passenger bus, all 26 of us, SO, we each had two seats. Was great. The bus line, NET, is owned by a Palestinian and driven by Palestinians. So is safer, altho the country is very peaceful at the moment. We started out at Caesaria on to Nazareth, Cap...

Rachel left yesterday and now I am back in the grind and have time to get things done, like this travel log, although I would much rather have no time to get anything done and Rachel be here. Since I left off things have been very well, still enjoying everything and for the most part no real complaints, and I do not really want to use this forum...