Sadly, today is our last day. We had to meet at the Western Wall at Noon to tour a tunnel that ran along the 2000 year old foundations of the Western retaining wall Herod built in Jesus time. We had no tour guide, so I had to fill in what little I knew.
This part was a 2100 year old water channel cut in bedrock.
After this, everyone wandered off to shop, sightsee, eat, whatever.
At 6:15 we loaded on the bus and had a special dinner at a place called Pasha’s. By the way, if any of you see any pictures of me with a nargile pipe, let’s just assume the picture is digitally altered.
We went off to the airport of a late night flight. We had a few misty eyes as most of our folks said goodbye to Sam and the most unique place on earth.I include this for my friend Todd Bolen, so he can see how his old friend Shabban's new shop is coming along.
Always nice to finish with a scenic shot....but...
Just when I thought the story was about to close, I got a phone call from Ariana, saying that baggage handlers were on strike and the plane might not be going anywhere. That sparked a few frantic phone calls, but it does look like the plane finally left, just a little late.
I hope that A: the luggage made the flight too; B: they made their connection at JFK. I’ll know soon.
Always nice to finish with a scenic shot....but...
Just when I thought the story was about to close, I got a phone call from Ariana, saying that baggage handlers were on strike and the plane might not be going anywhere. That sparked a few frantic phone calls, but it does look like the plane finally left, just a little late.I hope that A: the luggage made the flight too; B: they made their connection at JFK. I’ll know soon.
