We began our day splashing in the water tunnels of Armon Hanatziv and learnt about how the water was brought to Jerusalem in ancient times.
We then went to the Tayelet overlooking the Old City and it felt so special to finally be in Jerusalem. We walked along the Rampart Walls from Jaffa Gate to Dung Gate.
We had lunch in the Jewish Quarter and did a tour of the newly restored Hurva Synagogue. We climbed to the top and enjoyed the view.
We went to the Kotel for the first time and had time to ourselves for personal prayer and reflection.
We explored the Kotel tunnels and got to walk the full length of the kotel as well as come so close to some of the holiest areas of the Holy Temple.
After a very moving and poignant day, we went back to the hotel for dinner and many of us enjoyed visits from family and friends.
Nathan Misan: "The tunnels were tight but exhilarating. It was really nice to walk around the Old City and see a different side to Israel. It was amazing to see 2000 years compacted into 8 hours."
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