Chapter 35Following at a distance, the trio passed through the city gates and entered Jerusalem. Their priority had been to locate a place to stay, but with their target in sight, they also wanted to stay close to him. Catherine and Paul were especially curious. Even the brief exchange that their group had had with Jesus had been enough to convince them that there was something more than they expected going on here. Neither was willing to reverse their stance on religion yet, but they both knew that by the end of this adventure that might change. There were many merchants and street vendors all along the main road. Several were selling linen, others vegetables, and some had prepared foods. There were animals available for sale, and one specific vendor was trying to sell a snake to a youn

