whew
So everything is fine with the car yada yada, here’s the run down…
First, driving in israel is truly an art, with everything being a bit ridiculous, people swerving into oncoming traffic, people jumping out in front of you and so on. So we rented the car and went to Galilee, were touring around and went to Capernum and to the mount of Beatitudes, etc, and then went to Nazareth, which really gave me a run for my money driving wise. Then on the way back, we’re parked at a stoplight with a lady in front of us and the rain was pouring, and I look in the rear view mirror just in time to see this guy plow us. So i go into the lady in front of us, our car is totalled, and needless to say, we didn’t make it to the mount of transfiguration… dang. But I had a couple of arabs who knew no english to deal with and work out insurance details. Merry Christmas indeed. In other news, we feel fine, a bit whiplashed, but nothing crazy, and after a nights sleep, we’re doing great (this is the next day, I put in the 7 hour delay between posts to build exitement. 
I’ll write more about seeing jerusalem, and the antonia fortress, and the temple mount, and so on later…. love you!
Sheesh!!! That was exciting, thanks!!
Glad you are all ok…..keep on having fun. love ya.
Yeah wow. Does that mean there will be some insurance drama for you? Hope not too much. I’m glad you’re both OK. Good luck with the rest of your trip! How much longer do you get to stay? We love you too, Merry Christmas indeed.