Today we started off the day with two of our classes Old Testament and Near Eastern History. Both classes were two hours long each, which was a bit hard to handle and stay focused during. It was fun though getting back to the lecture and being able to learn history. I am enjoying history more and able to understand it and appreciate the middle eastern history because instead of seeing the areas in pictures I am able to see it in person, which makes the learning and remembering alot more meaningful and lasting.
We were then able to go into the city after 3 but had to return from the Old city before 4:45 which is when the sunsets. So my three girl friends and I went to the local "7 eleven" which was fun to see. They have alot of the same logos of the food that we have but the writing is different. I needed shampoo and conditioner so I found Dove, problem was I didn't know which was shampoo or conditioner because of the Arabic writing.
We then traveled more in towards the city and were able to recognize the city a bit more and knew where to go. It is a great feeling knowing where to go for certain items and not have the fear of being lost.
Well I have to return to studies because the Sabbath day is tomorrow, weird it will be on Saturday instead of Sunday but I am excited for the experience.
Did you figure out the difference between shampoo and conditioner? When shall we plan on being here to get your call? (mom)
ReplyDeleteNow you need to find a Jewish "7-11" or supermarket, so you can read the shampoo and conditioner bottles in Hebrew (or English.)(Dad).
Have a good Sabbath; it will be fun meeting others actually living in Jerusalem as residents or visiting professors or students. (Dad)
I was able to determine the difference between conditioner and shampoo, but when I used them both they seemed to be both shampoo. So I will be using the other one as body wash until I find another place to get conditioner from. We can call tonight if you want, I have dinner at 4 pm, and I can talk and will try around 6 pm my time which is 10 hours ahead of you guys, so it would be around 8 am your time. Hopefully you guys will be up and if I go later I think it will be ok since you have church at 1 pm.
ReplyDeleteI will have to find a Jewish supermarket and that would mean to be hanging out in the West side, which is manageable but a bit more expensive to being in.
Church was great today, I love having church on saturdays because I can sleep in and tomorrow I have a free day, meaning I can play all day long. We will be hitting the cit tomorrow and will be exchanging money and possibly doing some shopping. I am hoping to go and see the garden tomb or the dome of the rock, but Ill have to see what others in groups are going to.
we do have a field trip on monday and we will be going to Jordon I believe, so that should be fun.
So hopefully I will hear from you guys this morning and see how you are. Love you!