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Yesterday and today have been rainy, which is excellent because it makes studying easier! Today another student and I walked about 40 minutes to the Israel Museum, so we could begin a project for Jewish thought class. While there I also visited the Archaeology exhibit, the Egyptian exhibit, and the "Shrine of the book" where the Aleppo Codex and Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed. I stayed longer than the other student, but it was worth missing lunch hour! After walking back I stopped at a phone shop to buy a new charger, and then headed to the Old City to grab some Falafel. in 2014, some of the people I was with went to a shop near our hostel which advertised "The Best Falafel." Reportedly, it was very good, and was also cheaper than many places. I found it, and sure enough, it was only 10 shekels (About $2.50) and tasted amazing. As I munched on it and headed towards Zion Gate I ran into some performers, and a group of IDF (Israeli Defense Force) girls dancing along. What a lovely morning! I am thankful for quality museums, and good food, and for living in Jerusalem, and for long walks by myself, and rain that makes all the flowers smell amazing.
Israel Museum seen from across the park

Style of a Jewish Moroccan Bride...super cool

Part of the dividing wall in the temple forbidding Gentiles to enter.

Thutmose III - what a guy...

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