tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105951987157775123.post1068112690705127308..comments2012-08-06T22:47:05.284+03:00Comments on An American Girl in Jerusalem: First Trip into the Old CityAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16636873148806303905noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105951987157775123.post-31406063482447630042010-07-08T02:28:58.339+03:002010-07-08T02:28:58.339+03:00Anna,
I love your posts and pictures. You've ...Anna,<br />I love your posts and pictures. You've given us such good idea of what the culture and your new life is like! I would never have thought about a lot of the things you've told us. And, I love that you've invited questions and you've been able to answer them. Keep them going! I have to say it again - I LOVE the pictures!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883291158657456666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105951987157775123.post-21062716940453976612010-07-06T17:25:54.681+03:002010-07-06T17:25:54.681+03:00I really love all your pictures! The special perm...I really love all your pictures! The special permission to use the metal detectors is something I would never have thought of. I suppose if they didn't have that it would be a really big deal though. I guess I take using electricity everyday for granted.<br /><br />It's amazing that you are so close to so much history. I can only imagine how cool it is to see it all in person. This is such a great experience for you!<br /><br />That story about the ladder is amazing and sad. I'll be sure to pass that story on to others. It really is an interesting look at the politics behind it all. I'm amazed that someone just hasn't had enough of it and snuck up there to get it down.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920217846651096833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105951987157775123.post-27561892453696907452010-07-06T12:20:44.500+03:002010-07-06T12:20:44.500+03:00I love your pictures! Really interesting stuff. ...I love your pictures! Really interesting stuff. I've never been in that part of the world, so its really great to get your take on everything. That ladder is an amazing story. I'll be sure to share it with others. Keep up the great blogging and good luck with your studies!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920217846651096833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105951987157775123.post-35967826963479901492010-07-05T23:28:50.035+03:002010-07-05T23:28:50.035+03:00Anna,
We are enjoying your blog.
Completing our s...Anna,<br /><br />We are enjoying your blog.<br />Completing our stay in Italy/Switzerland tomorrow. Currently in Bormio, Italy.<br /><br />Love,<br />Grandpa & GrandmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105951987157775123.post-26593635674265641642010-07-03T15:42:04.293+03:002010-07-03T15:42:04.293+03:00Excellent tourguiding, AC!
The crenelations on th...Excellent tourguiding, AC!<br /><br />The crenelations on the top of the Damascus Gate look weird. They aren't the vertical slits you usually see. Maybe you could ask someone why? They kinda look like T-shaped cutouts. Maybe they are for crossbows or something. Also don't have a clue why those round projections are there. Maybe some ancient architects notion of adding visual interest?<br /><br />I've seen many pictures of the Western Wall. Every time I do I wonder what kind of plant that is growing out of the cracks. Could you find out what it is? If they don't do some maintenance those plants will break up some of those blocks. Guess they don't take a weed-eater to it for the same reason that ladder is still there.<br /><br />Wasn't really sure what "falafel" was (thought, "FDR's dog hurt itself?") so checked Wiki. Does fried hummus balls dipped in hotsauce sound like a good description? They say that McDonald's serves McFalafel in some stores. Weird. Since you're going to do food later I'll ask about the fresh food. What do they have and where do they grow it? The pictures you've shown are beautiful but kinda stark.<br /><br />That ladder is amazing. More than a hundred years out in the weather through numerous major battles and nobody even grabbed it for firewood?Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05024346621075202108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105951987157775123.post-56484614803699659202010-07-02T17:16:31.920+03:002010-07-02T17:16:31.920+03:00I enjoyed reading about your afternoon in the Old ...I enjoyed reading about your afternoon in the Old City. The history behind The Church of the Holy Sepulchre and being a microcosm of the Christian faith was fascinating. It seemed silly not to have long ago taken that ladder down. What an extreme example I thought until you put it in that context. How sad to see this division impact the glory of a beautiful church. The pictures of the Damascus Gate, Dome of the Rock, Broad Wall and the Wailing Wall are beautiful to see. I notice the blue of sky is very intense compared to the sky in Texas.<br /><br />Haggling the best price on hibiscus tea is not something I would be comfortable doing but I know you will have to because it's the culture. The picture of your brewed hibiscus tea looked like I could reach over and take a sip. Ali baba sounds like it will be a fun place to return to again. Hard to believe that shop keeper's actually want to develop a relationship with you first so you'll buy from them later. <br /><br />Good to know that hailing a taxi is easier from the Jaffa Gate because it's used by the tourists. I'm looking forward to your return so I can see the tunnels and learn more about the Broad Wall. <br /><br />Love,<br />MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com