We made it! After a trouble-free but VERY long trip, which from take-off in Seattle to touchdown in Tel Aviv took 18 hours, we finally arrived at St. George's College in East Jerusalem.



















Following a brief introduction we were fortunate to meet John Peterson, former dean of St. George's College, former Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, and currently Canon at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C., who happens to be here at the same time as we are.

John sent his greetings to everyone in the Diocese of Jerusalem, and as an alumnae Dean of the College sent his thanks for the support the Diocese of Olympia has given to the ministry of St. George's.























And then - at 8:15 P.M. local time t was off a brief walk down to the Damascus Gate to get a 'feel' for where we are. It's still Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and the decorations are up and - since it was after sunset - many Muslims were out breaking their fast - a real festive atmosphere.






























The pictures are of the group at SEATAC, waiting for the walk to the wall, at the Damascus Gate, and relaxing afterward.

Tomorrow we go to the Western (Wailing) Wall, up onto the Temple Mount (Dome of the Rock Mosque), St. Anne's Crusader Church, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher - a very full day!