Out of the Old City

While we were in Jerusalem, we ventured out of the Old City on a number of occasions. First, we went to the Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book, where Dead Sea scrolls are stored. The whole complex was pretty impressive. We also went to Yad VaShem, Israel's memorial to the Holocaust. Most of the visitors were young soldiers, 17 or 18 years old, on tours in goups with guides. Perhaps most moving was the childrens' memorial with the single candle in the dark room of multiple mirrors. We also walked along the Avenue of the Righteous of Nations, and found the tree which memorializes Corrie Ten Boom (left).

We also walked one evening through the German Colony and found the Jerusalem Mall (above), so Lily could find some additional shoes. We did some walking, as well. We found the Cinematique, but didn't see a movie that fit our schedule or language. Mainly, we got a perception of just how big the city is -- new and old. As we were walking back to the Jaffa Gate, you could see East Jerusalem and the security wall working its way across the hillside. Occasionally, there's be a plaque or sign marking the place of a battle or skirmish during the Six Day War.