Sunday the Fun Day- It's the "Is"real thing.

 Sundays are especially fun because they are, are free days. So essentially we can do whatever we want. 

Jenessa and I in our twiner outfits..( pink tops, and stripped maxi skirts.)This picture was actually taken on Valentine's Day. 

There are stands everywhere selling these huge bagel-like things. They come with an assortment of mixed green spices.  

 The Average Free Day Agenda

This is outside of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. We are not allowed to go in, but it is considered the third holiest sight in Islam.  It is right across from the Dome of the Rock. 

Dome of the Rock with the girls. 

I will never get over how beautiful the Dome of the Rock is. 

The Western Wall. This is actually on a Monday.  Because we had a field trip on Sunday our free day was moved back a day. But on Mondays they read the Torah.  They have multiple Torah's there that people are reading. 

This is in the boys section right next to the wall.  Notice the black boxes on some of their heads.  This holds the Shema, a Jewish prayer that is usually recited morning and night.  It is Deuteronomy 6:4-9. 

We became friends with two girl soldiers   Generally you see boy soldiers walking around.  But at the Western Wall we saw two girls.  In Israel it is required to do two years of military service after high school. They were super nice and they both spoke pretty good English,  especially the one furthest to the right. Lizzy got one of their emails because she asked her to send her the picture.... And yes, I am aware that I look like a giant next to them.  

Lunch! We discovered a gem in the Old City.  There is a little falafel and shawarma place.  The falefal is 10 shekels and the shawarma is 20 shekels.(One dollar is equivalent to around 4 shekels.)  However he decided from here on out he will give us a 10% discount.    The food is SO good, and it has a quaint little step up. 

Postcards. "It's the Isreal thing", and falafel. Got to love it!