An early morning found us in the City of David. In recent and on-going excavations we stood where King David entered the city of Jebus 3000 years ago and overtook the Jebusites. We looked down on the excavations and walked through ancient tunnels, known as Hezekiah's tunnel that carried water in to the city. We walked the dry route that brought us to the pool that pilgrims reached for water before making their way to the site of the great Temple. We stood on the walkway that the Israelites walked and the Romans marched on when they came and destroyed the city.
Our visit to the Old City included a brilliant video presentation that juxtaposed pictures of current sites and how they were so long ago. Suddenly, all the pieces came together.

We walked down the Via dela Rosa and entered the famous Christian sites so important to Patrick Colbert, our honored guest and dear friend. We have pictures of him listening to the guides and taking it all in.

Lunch in the Jewish Quarter and time to shop brought us to about 4:30pm. More tonight!

- Rabbi David Lyon