View while stuck in traffic trying to get into the city

The famous Basilica of Annunciation

Its presence dominating the city, the Basilica of the Annunciation, maintained by the Franciscan Order, is the largest in the Middle East. The modern structure, consecrated on 23 March 1969, and designed by the architect Giovanni Muzio, consists of two levels.

The grotto in the church was the home of Mary

The dome area looking up onto the second level of the basilica

This is a very holy site for Christians

Upper church area of the basillica crowned by a 170 foot high cupola

Wandering through the streets aimlessly

Arab cemetary in the middle of the city

The Greek Orthodox Church -- Jason not allowed in b/c of his shorts

Inside the church

Delicious traditional desserts -- so much honey all over these treats