A Day To Never Forget...

Today was so much fun!!! We started out by going to the City of David, where Jerusalem actually began. We were able to see the valley where Solomon was crowned king, and learn about a wall that was found dating back to the time before King David, showing that there was a city there years before. But one of the main reasons for going to this site was so that we could walk through Hezekiah's Tunnel. It was basically this cave/ tunnel that was built under the city and led to the valley so that the people could obtain water, especially during times of war. When we first went into the tunnel it was just above our knees in cold, natural spring water. It was very dark (which is why we all had to carry these little flash lights), and as we continued the water only went to our ankles or calves the rest of the way. The only thing that was tricky, was that you had to pay attention to the ceiling because it would just become super low out of no where! Needless to say, I did bump my head a few times! Towards the end, we ended up being a little further away from the group, so we thought it would be fun to turn off all our flash lights and just walk in the dark...it was fun, yet scares at the same time because all you could do was feel the water rushing against your feet, and feel the cool damp walls surrounding you.

After Hezekiah's Tunnel we broke off to eat lunch,, and then met back at the school to go to the Garden Tomb, which is suspected as being one of the two places where Jesus' tomb was. It was interesting, and we did have the chance to go inside the actual tomb that was discovered, I'm just not sure that that was Jesus' Tomb. Many things just didn't add up...but I guess it is nice to commemorate a spot for it!