Monday, January 12, 2009
Crossing the Israeli/Egyptian border
I love Jerusalem! There is such a holiness about this city and this land. Crossing the border was an interesting experience. We crossed in the southern part crossing over from Taba, Egypt to Eilat, Israel. (We hadn't planned on crossing that way because we didn't think that it would be open, but it was, although it was with a little difficulty, but not much.) We were going to travel through Jordan and enter the country on the western border but for some reason I've been so ansy to get to Jerusalem (it's been calling me!) since the second or third day in Egypt. But crossing the border from Egypt to Israel and then the travel up to Jerusalem and the first night here was an interesting experience. As soon as we crossed over the Israeli/Egypt line there was a deep feeling of peace and calm that settled down over me. Interesting.
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Steve said:
ReplyDeleteWish I could be with you there brother. I love Israel. I have done quite a bit a research regarding architecture there. While your there if you haven't (I'm guessing if not then its in your plans) You need to see the church of the holy sepulcher, as well as see if you can go down the tunnel that goes from the western wall to the via dolorosa (I am guessing that will be closed to you however). Its entrance if you are facing the western wall is in the left front corner. Also go make sure you get a good look at the East Gate as that is the one that will be opened for Christ to return through.
Later
Steve