The Labors of Bucephalus No matter how tedious life at times could become, one look out the window was enough to remind me that not far away, the world-and adventure-were impatiently waiting.-R. Morse

City of God

Friday, 29 Feb 2008 | Views [1114] | Comments [1]

The one place that has left the greatest impression upon me so far has been Jerusalem.  There is such a sense of ease there, no feelings of tension, or danger, just a beautiful city steeped in the history of significance.  What also was impressed upon ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

The Wailing Wall

Wednesday, 27 Feb 2008 | Views [1395] | Comments [2] | Video

My time spent at the Wailing, or Western Wall (The last remnant of the 2nd Temple built under King Herod) was in some ways a profound experience.  Little cardboard yarmulkes are distributed, and though the slightest breeze blows them off, you are required ... Read more >

Tags: People

Gallery: Jerusalem

Wednesday, 27 Feb 2008 | Photo Gallery

Tourism and Spirituality

Tuesday, 26 Feb 2008 | Views [1297]

On a roof-top cafe, Old Jerusalem is gloriously sread out before me. To the north is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed to be the site of Christ's cruxificion, burial, and resurrection.  To theeast, the Temple Mount, where the first ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel