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 A stone upon which Jesus
allegedly was imprisoned by jadedmuse
Which is it? How do we know for sure whether Jesus walked this path, or maybe it was two alleys down....Is the golgotha rock actually under the Holy Sepulchre or is it right outside the Walled City in a recently excavated quarry that dates back a few thousand years....you enter through a doorway over which is scrawled the words "Peter's Prison"....and you feel a rush of excitement! The next day you visit St. Peter's Church on Mt. Zion and puzzle over the allegations that he was imprisoned there....but wait! Which is it? You nod respectfully to an old monk who guards an underground cavelike prison where Jesus was supposed to have spent the last night of his life, awaiting execution....an hour later, you visit another place where the same thing is believed! Outside of the Old City you visit "The Garden Tomb" - alleged burial place of Jesus Christ. But wait! Didn't you just see the Holy Sepulchre and wasn't THAT the place where he was buried and resurrected?! Which is it? Over in the Galilee area, you dip your foot in the Jordan River and visualize John the Baptist proclaiming the coming of the Messiah....until you're driving down the road to Eilat and you pass by Jericho where, along the side of the road, is a sign that leads to the place where John the Baptist allegedly baptized Jesus Christ, among others....but WAIT! WHICH IS IT???!!!
So my advice to you is to just go with the flow and enjoy the experience of just walking along sand and dirt and rock and earth that dates centuries back to a time when any or all of these things were bound to have happened....somewhere along the way..... Leave a Comment
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It is hard to find bank machines in the Old City and you will possibly be tempted to patronize one of the money changers advertising "No Commission." Do not do it! They are not a charity and in place of a fee will just give you a bad rate. If you do not find a bank machine outside of the Old City, go to the Jewish quarter as there are several places to withdraw money.
Most of the money changers are clustered near the Jaffa Gate and the Tower of David Museum. This is also where most of the tourist shops are located. (Do I smell a conspiracy?!!! Why haven't any bank machines been placed here?) Do not ask any shop owners near this area where there is a bank machine as he will likely lead you to a money changer. After changing money, he will want you to spend it in his shop! From the Jaffa Gate, walk east about 500 meters and then turn right (south). The shop owners in the Jewish quarter will point you in the right direction without trying to pressure you into buying something at their store.
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 Market in Old Jerusalem by Flyboy9MR
So you have a choice... stay firm, or decide up front you're going to help with the city's poverty, and pay more than you need to for anything you buy (including taxi service).
At least act like you are trying to bargain. If you're the meek type... stick with the hotel shops (and even there, you can bargain - they're usually just not as overpriced)... or wait until you get to the airport to buy something.
Shopping in the old-world like markets is part of the fun... Don't wuss out! Go and do it! And don't get so wrapped up in the actual price... enjoy the experience of trying to haggle with someone you've just met who's calling you his best friend for life. :) Leave a Comment
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 Mr. Apple in front of his
shop. by scpinmd
We stopped in this shop to pick up a few souvenirs because the owner was such a pleasant man. He said he went to a Baptist school in Waco, Texas of all places! He is a friendly guy familiar with Americans.
The shop is near the Fifth Station.
Via Dolorosa 30
Tel. 02-6273740
Cell. 0522876901
E-mail: apple_jerusalem@yahoo.com
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Do not go to shops outside of the walled city in Jerusalem. Most of these little stores are "in bulk" items that are massed produced for a quick sale. In other words junk.
In Jerusalem shop in the walled city and take your time.
Go to shops at real sites or in more rural areas. Leave a Comment
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 by fabrice
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I'm sure I wasn't the first or last person to fall for this one but even now I feel very foolish. Having just finished the walk of the Old City walls and man approached me and offered to give me a guided tour. "Duh ! Okay !" We set off at a brisk pace... I had to practically jog to keep up ... into the maze of alleys and streets. Every now and then we'd stop somewhere, he'd give a two second speech about the place before we headed off again. At the Western Wall, after I'd had my photo taken, I finally broached the subject of payment for this not very enjoyable experience. I can't recall the exact figure now but it made me very, very angry. Let's say it was around 50 just for argument's sake .. that's US dollars, not shekels !!! We had a little disagreement at this point as you can imagine. I almost lost my temper totally, but realising where I was and how vulnerable I was I eventually gave him about half of what he wanted before he stormed off. Leave a Comment
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