Taxi to the border which opened at 8am. It took us 2 hours to get through to Israel, then minibus to Damascus Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem. Wandered through the markets and narrow laneways of the Christian Quarter. The shopkeepers were very pushy and tried very hard to get us to go into their shops. Checked into hotel at noon. Bite to eat with local beer. At 2pm we went on a walking tour until 4.30pm. We saw the main highlights; the guide was university educated in tourism. We visited the church of the Holy Sepulchre which the Crusaders built; inside is the grotto where Christ's body was placed after his death. Also is the spot where the cross stood where he was crucified. Photos self explanatory. Lebanese food for dinner. It has been raining today, quite heavy at times.
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