Jerusalem is the most atmospheric and emotional place I have ever been to. There seems to almost be an electrical charge running through there, especially the old city.
Although I am an Atheist now I was brought up Christian & went to religious schools. So Jerusalem had no Pilgrimage significance for me but it was still incredible to be in the place of all the Bible stories I had learnt as a child, as was the case all over the areas in Israel I visited.
There are so many places to see both in and around Jerusalem. From my experience foreign visitors to Jerusalem seem to fall mainly in to 2 catagories, backpackers & older people who have usually gone there for religious reasons. The city accommodates the needs for both very well.
- Pros:Wonderfully atmospheric, Historical
- Cons:Too Busy Especially in the Old City,
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Great Yad Vashem tip. I agree completely.
really good tips. Funny story about the tea ! ( and the tea set)!
Thank you for the great virtual tour of Jerusalem. Nice page and photos, especially the ones of you at xmas.
Beautilful page, Nicola! I am all charged just looking at these pictures ... hope to make it to this holy land some day.
Nice page! When it comes to the things to see, I think I had similar experiences to you (only I wasn't approached & propositioned by a local - oh, and my husband isn't an architect...!). Good tips and pics!
Nicola, thank you very much for great writings and pictures (+ surely falafal) on my dream destination... I almost was there, but 9/11 changed my plans :-(.
I'm really looking forward to my visit to Jerusalem, it sounds to be such a fascinating city!
Amazing Page Nicola!! Fantastic piccies and brilliant tips! Sounds like you had a brilliant time in your Kibbutz days! Lucky you with so many wonderful memories........Ali xx
Between this page and all of Lou's stories and pix, it's almost as though I've been there myself! Excellent as always!!!q*o*p
Very interesting and informative page Nicola, congrats ;)
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