The Damascus Gate of the Old City

This is near Zedekiah's Cave.

Zedekiah's Cave (also known as Solomons Quarry)

Standing at the the small pool called Zedekiah's Tears near the end of the cave

It was so nice and cool in the cave

Jaffa Square

This was in the Jaffa Square.

Israel is at the center of the world...between the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia.

This picture is for my Ogilvie family and friends

There are lions all over Jerusalem (the Lion of Judah). This is one of my favorites.
You can see them in all colors and shapes and sizes. It was so hot I could hardly touch this one.

Local Parrots

Dave referred to these in one of his impressions. We recently saw a flock of about 12 across from our apartment. These were in the park near our place. They are camouflaged so well it is hard to see them. Dave always hears them before he sees them.

The Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem

One of the most interesting things at the zoo was the large ark. Inside was a movie theater and gift shop. On the second level there were restrooms and a snack bar with a large seating area. As you looked over the edge you saw the rainbow of flowers pictured above.

As you entered the ark it said, "It is not required that you enter in pairs."

Some of the zoo animals

Some of our favorites at the zoo

We were allowed to walk right in the area where these lemurs were kept. They hopped on the fence and sat right next to us.

Interesting birds at the zoo

Full Moon over the Old City Wall

Catfish in the Jordan

We saw lots of these

Dave attempting a 'Sampson' move

Guess what we found over here?

Even in Israel we find Tipis

Israeli Produce

Mango Orchard









Date Palm Tree

Prickly Pear Cactus (the fruit is peeled and eaten)

Hills of Bethlehem

These are called the Shepherds Hills. This is the area David used to herd his sheep.

Luscious Grapes

At our friend's place in Bethlehem- we ate these along with freshly picked figs.

Church of the Nativity

In one of the courtyards

Church of the Nativity

Entering the three adjoining caves

The Market in Bethlehem

With our friends from MN

Diane's new office in our living room

Diane at work

National Symbol of Israel

This menorah is in the old city and has been constructed for use when the new temple is built.

Righteous Gentile Garden at Yad VaShem

The carob tree honoring the TenBoom family from the Netherlands

The garden that honors those who helped the Jews during the holocaust

Yad VaShem, the Holocaust Memorial

One of the bronze memorials

The

eternal

flame

Another of the bronze memorials