Walls of Jerusalem Old City

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JERUSALEM.

 "How can you be in hell, when you’re in my heart." - Balian of Ibelin

Picture of the outer wall of the old city of Jerusalem, taken during my solo pilgrim walk from the hotel last night (sorry Mom & Mon).  Blog entry to follow.

Walls of Jerusalem, Old City


Location: Old City, Jerusalem

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