Today was our first full day in Jerusalem. After a simple breakfast of cheerios and a kiwi we walked to a very large market called Mahane Yehuda. Mahane Yehuda was like the Carmel Market, a market that was near the Eden House in Tel Aviv, only about 4 times as large. When walking through the cramped and busy isles of Mahane Yehuda I felt very claustrophobic. I usually don't feel claustrophobic and am fine in areas with tons of people but for some reason today was different. The floor/ground was very filthy, though is to be expected at a market like Mahane Yehuda. The smells of certain types of spices and breads was very nice but the smell of fish and meats made me gag. (But so did the site of the meats and fish.) However, the experience of being at this kind of market and seeing how local people get their food was quite interesting.
sounds like fun! fish makes me gag too. :)
ReplyDeletethe snow is all melted here so you have nothing to be envious about.
hope you're having fun in Jerusalem.
skype me sometime, i want to adress of you house in jerusalem!
toodle ;P
ahh, ms. noa, we are back from san diego so i am finally getting a chance to read and enjoy your blog. i especially like the part where you were able to navigate back to the hotel and your parents, especially your dad, couldn't. yippee for you. love your description of the market, well love it in the sense that you made me see it in my mind. sounds like quite the street scene and smells. i love the fact that you're walking all over the place and taking in the sights and sounds and smells of the two cities. i can't wait to hear more about your adventures. wish i was there with you. marilyn
ReplyDeleteella, yes! we should skype sometime!! srry about the snow :( can't wait 2 talk 2 u soon!!
ReplyDeletemarilyn, ya the part about the map was very fun to write about! :) Walking everywhere definitely gives another view to cities. Thanks for reading my blog!
noa