Bethlehem

Yesterday we spent the day in and around Bethlehem. It started out at the Herodian, one of three palaces constructed by Herod the Great. It is truly remarkable. It was like an oasis in the desert. It is an active archeological site. Then we went into Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity, which has been standing since the fourth century. we also visited a cave, typical of what would have been used for housing by the shepherds. We also visited a refugee camp in Bethlehem.