Lost in the Old City
We arrived in Old Jerusalem just after Shabbat. We wanted to explore the city at night and visit our friend, who just rented an apartment in the Armenian Quarter. None of us being endowed with the sense of directions we soon realized that we were lost. For the next hour or so we all got the opportunity to see and experience the Old City in way that you just can’t as part of a tour group. Shown in the photos are my two roommates, Felix and Luca and our friend, Francesca. Eventually our friend from the Armenian Quarter, Kathryn had to come and find us as we were lost beyond hope. All in all a great night.
O.
Amazing story and amazing pictures – what an adventure! Were you scared or nervous? What were the things that made this a non-tourist spectacle?
I think the people we met when wandering through the city made the experience that much richer. I found whichever part of Old Jerusalem we were in, the residents were friendly and eager to offer the much needed help with directions. Sometimes these short exchanges would turn into full on conversations. I don’t think you get these opportunities in a guided tour. On the other hand you don’t usually get lost either.
Oleg – I’m curious – a bit off the topic but what is the quality of the education like there? And also, where are you staying? On campus? Is it a friendly atmosphere if you are there for just 1 semester?
Belinda, right now I’m still taking Hebrew Ulpan, the course is very intensive and well taught. I will start my core courses next week. From what I heard from my roommate, the professors are very knowledgeable in their respective fields and the classes are well organized in terms of coursework and assignments. I’m living in the student dorms that are 7min walk from the university. Most students studying at Rothberg stay there as well as Israeli students. The atmosphere is very friendly and fun. You get to meet people from all over the world as well as from Israel. Some students rented rooms in the center of Jerusalem and they love it there, although it’s a half hour bus ride to the university. Let me know if you have other questions.
O.
Simply a smiling visitant here to share the love (:, btw outstanding style .