February 20, 2001

Jerusalem.

We are thrilled to get a break from work this week as we head down to Jerusalem for the annual Sabeel Conference. Now that we have a car, things are much easier as far as travel goes. We headed down through the scenic Jordan Valley on our way to Jerusalem. The bypass road leaves from Israel and travels along the Jordan river to the Dead Sea and on south. The road serves the steadily growing settler population in the valley, so our way wasn't bulldozed (no need for the Citroen's hydraulic powers). We could see Jordan's beautiful mountains from the car - someday we'll get a closer look. Our long day ended with a good night of rest at our hotel in Jerusalem's Old City, near the Jaffa Gate.