NYC in J-RU

I stepped out of the taxi, and suddenly smelled New York.  Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a McDonald's M.  I looked toward the M and saw a Hasidic Jew walking toward me. I looked up, thinking I would see my family, believing that I was on 66th and Columbus or near Time's Square.  It was a strange little sensation.  I legitimately thought I was in the City for a second! 

In reality, I was on Emek Refaim street in West Jerusalem.  It was only fitting that we grabbed a pie at the "Big Apple." I ate it like a local new yorker, thanks to my local padre. Unbeknownst to everyone, I felt very much at home. [just as a sidenote, I realized I have lots of homes....home-home as in my family...nc/ny...jerusalem...provo...]

amy and I 

Meredith, Bekah, Amy, Heather, Me, Lisa
And to top off the night, we had gelato from Aldo's! It was heavenly to say the least. 

When I got home, I was talking to some people, and we realized that we don't have very much time left here.  I may or may not have cried because I am so in love with this experience!
xoxo,elizabeth anne