A Sunday afternoon walk . . .

Last Sunday, I had a day off. I didn't quite make congregation in the morning as it conflicted with my sleep schedule :-). (But before you all think I'm a complete slacker I did make an evening service!!). It was a beautiful spring day in Jerusalem--blue skies, bright sun, and warm but not hot. I went for a walk in west Jerusalem after lunch, and it was quite enjoyable. My path took me through Liberty Bell Park and then through a quiet, residential neighborhood. Thought I'd share some of the views with all of you . . .


Liberty Bell Park (or Gan Hapa'amon in Hebrew) Apparently, this park and its impressive replica of the Liberty Bell was dedicated in honor of the 200th anniversary of America's declaration of independence. If you look closely at the playground equipment, you will see bell designs.I really want to come back to this park in the later spring when these bushes have leafed out--can you imagine how beautiful this walkway must be?
And here it is--the Liberty Bell in Jerusalem, Israel!! Now, I can say I've seen the Liberty Bell, although I've never been to Philadelphia. :-)
Although not clearly visible in this picture, there even is a crack in it.

After the park, I walked down Jabotinsky Avenue . . .
The street led me to and past the President's Residence. It is quite surprising--although the property is seriously fenced, entry requires much screening, and there are security guards on the street, this home is positioned right in the middle of a normal neighborhood. Along the fence, tulips were blooming. They looked so cheerful and springy!
This view caught my eye for its combination of trees. The evergreen trees are quite noticeable and recognizable. The shorter, grayer trees are olive trees, and on the left horizon, palm trees are visible. I don't know about all of you, but I definitely don't see these three together in Colorado!

And here's a little touch of American history . . . these are actual streets in Jerusalem!

My walk eventually took me to the King David hotel. This first picture is actually a miniature replica of the King David, but I wasn't anywhere to be able to take this type of picture of the actual building. And, this model is quite identical to the actual building. The King David hotel is one of Jerusalem's most famous hotels; it was opened in 1931. It frequently hosts visiting dignitaries, heads of state, and celebrities.
The entrance
Wow--the beautiful lobby of the King David!
Looking back at the entrance door and reception desks
A glimpse into the reading room

It was such an enjoyable Sunday afternoon--I loved the sunshine and the fresh air!

Apologies to all of you, my friends and family, for such a long silence in between blog posts. I will try and do some more posting to catch you up. February was busy and demanded a lot of my thought and attention, I will explain why in a later post . . .