Rachel posts a great picture from a trip to Jerusalem.
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Every time I see the Dome of the Rock I feel so blessed to be here. I don’t think I’ll manage to visit it again on this trip, but it’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. I remember the feeling of holiness I experienced there.