Twists and turns in the Jewish Quarter

What a great day.  I went out on my own to have a more restful day and just BE in Jerusalem.  I wandered the streets, supported the local economy (I went shopping), and just soaked it in.  I spent most of the day in the Jewish Quarter, straying occasionally into the Armenian; and a few feet into the Arab area, but the shop owners there were too aggressive for my taste.

I returned to the St. Peter in Gallicanu church because I had to see it again.  The entire interior is painted like a canvas.  Got this great photo of the ceiling. In the dungeon there is a bronze statue of Jesus on his knees with his hands tied, that brought tears to my eyes.

Inside the dome of the St. Peter in Gallicanu church

There is an area called The Cardo, that was the primary street of Jerusalem in its day, about 20 feet below the current street level–each “rebuilding” of the cities is done atop the  ruin of the previous version; each new city higher than the last.  There is a row of columns remaining, and a mural depicting what life was like in that location in the glory of Jerusalem.  (FYI:  You can click on any of these photos to see a full sized version)

Mural of The Cardo in its glory

There are even a few stones  remaining of the original street.  I walked over all of them, just in case my feet may touch the same spot where Jesus’ sandals touched.

My “Door Number One!”

I ate another schwarma for lunch (with a Diet Coke, of course), and continued to wander the labyrinth of winding walkways.  I turned a corner and saw this door.  No idea where it leads, but it is by far the most beautiful in the Jewish Quarter.