We spent the morning in the Old City. It was cold and rainy, and very variable. We left the apartment dressed warmly. We were glad we were dressed warmly. After walking for a half hour, the sun came out and we wished we had left our coats at home. After another half hour, it was cold and overcast again and we were glad we had our coats. The nice thing about going to Dome of the Rock on a cold December day is there are no tourists. Normally, there is a long line waiting to get onto the temple mount, but not today.
Al Aqsa, the Muslim mosque on the Temple Mount. Only Muslims are allowed inside Al Aqsa and Dome of the Rock.
Women were meeting outside Al Aqsa mosque. It reminded us of a Mormon Relief Society meeting.
Walls on the outside of the Dome of the Rock
Muslims believe Mohammed dreamed he was carried into heaven on a horse from Dome of the Rock.
Jerusalem Center from the Temple Mount
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