Writing this Monday 21 September. Had a break from our programme from Saturday lunchtime to 8.30 this morning. On Saturday afternoon a few of us visited "Peter in Galicantu" (place where Peter wept after betraying the Lord) and "Dormition Abbey" (approx. site of the betrayal). Then a walk back through the narrow alleys and "souks" of the Old City. Sunday morning, went to mass in Armenian Cathedral (8 people present!). Mass was in Latin. Simple and dignified. Then after mass went to hotel for a very unusual early lunch. One of the people on our programme is a Korean priest, Paulo. On Saturday he accidently bumped into a group of deacons (22 of them) from his Korean Diocese. They were on an 8-day trip to Israel. Anyway, a lunch was held for their departure from Jerusalem and a few of us were invited. Interestingly, all 22 deacons are aged average 27. In the diocese of Inchun (Korea) there is a kind of "embargo" on further recruitment until further notice. Sunday afternoon went right to the top of the Mount of Olives. Great view of the Old City, but also of the desert over the Mount. To-day back to lectures this morning; afternoon free; early evening orientation for our 3 days in Galilee. We leave Tuesday at 6.15 a.m.
