Friday afternoon I finished up my shopping in the Old City streets. Friday afternoon is my favorite time to go there since many people are closing down to prepare for the sabbath so the crowds aren't nearly as big. Friday afternoon the Jewish shops close usually between 2 and 4, museums close, the train stops running and the roads begin to empty as people don't drive on the sabbath.
After dinner I walked to the Church of the Holy Seplachure one more time and then went to see the Western Wall after sunset. It was an amazing sight. The small area that was busy but spacious when we visited as a class was now packed with probably close to 3,000 people who were worshiping, singing, dancing, praying and laughing together. I stood and watched for a long, long time.
The evening wrapped up with goodbyes to many new friends who left very early this morning for the 3 day Jordan Extension class. Honestly, I not jealous of them riding a bus to another hot destination. My taxi leaves at 3:45 a.m. tomorrow morning, so today is laundry and packing. I also plan to walk the top of the wall all around the Old City as my farewell to Jerusalem.
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