Betlehem

Betlehem, without the H is how it is written on the maps and signs here in Israel, was our destination on Saturday. The boarder wall that separates Betlehem and Jerusalem is impressive and intimidating. I didn't think to get a picture of the security at the check point. Seeing the security, and knowing there is recent gun fights does give you some thought to caution when entering. We had no problems and drove right through the boarder checks coming and going.



Here is the entrance to the Church of the Nativity. The low entrance is named the door of Humility. It was either built to force you to bow as you enter or keep a horses from being ridden into the church. You decide.












Down some stairs under the main church the floor is marked with a star to denote the birth place of Jesus.















Hope everyone has been nice and Santa will be good to all in a couple of days. Its a common theme in our house to leverage the kids to be good.