The beginning

I don't have a lot to say yet. We got to Jerusalem just a few days ago and this is the first day that I am not brain dead from jet lag. Most of us had to take 4 flights to get here, and since then we have had lots of orientation meetings and a really quick walking tour of the old city. The center is incredible! Every view is stunning. The architecture is marvelous. Even the drinking fountains are made of chipped limestone. Our academic schedule is a little bit more than just rigorous, with us already having had to read 20 chapters in Genesis and over 100 pages in other text books (classes started yesterday, and all of that was due before class and the 100 pages weren't assigned until two days ago). I am excited for the material though. The field trips are also going to be incredible.