Ok I first need to clarify my whole notion of what the word "old" entails has changed a bit. In the States we say "oh that building is from the 50's so, yeah it's kinda old." Hahaha! JUC's (the school) building was built in the late 19th century for my American friends thats a little after our civil war. Think about that. With that said I think I can throughly blow your mind now.
Today I spent 2 hours in Jerusalem's OLD City. It was amazing. We saw the wailing wall, Dome of the Rock, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. These are old and take some reflection to fully grasp what it is that you are looking at. There are deep traditions tied to this city. Even things like calls to worship still stand out to me, because I just don't get them back in the States.
This place also has a storied history of conflict and that's not a hidden fact. Security is blatantly obvious and heavily armed. It's normal to see assault rifles being toted around by the IDF or to see fully equipped policemen just around the corner. If they say you can't pass you just don't ask questions and work around it. that's the way it works.
I am excited to experience more of this place.
Blessings!
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