THE EARTH PROMISED.
THE EARTH PROMISED.
This winter an occasion to a trip to Israel especial. After all
There, on the Earth Promised, the religion which has predetermined was born
The further development of Europe and all world, there 2000 years ago
Our era has reckoned.
In Israel all tourist routes begin with Jerusalem.
The city of three religions located in Judaic hills, is
Relic of all mankind. For Moslems - Ale Kuds, Sacred,
For Jews - a world city, for Christians - a place of the crucifixion of the Christ.
Tomb of the Christ - the most sacred place in Jerusalem, what
Appeals to secret feelings of each visitor, what
Creeds it were.
Western wall - a symbol of the Jewish religion, a starting point and
Pilgrimage place. This only thing that remains from the first
Judaic temple. The wall leaves on many metres under the earth, and
Its bottom constantly damp. It is said that it is tears of Jews
All world, mourning relic destruction. Scientists till now not
Can find a scientific explanation of education of a moisture. Also it
Symbol of returning of a city and association of all Jewish
The states. On June, 7th, 1967, when the first Israeli soldiers
Have reached a wall, became unforgettable date in history Jewish
The people.
Israel totals all 5 million inhabitants. But, as to me
It seemed, people here so are rallied and united by love,
Gratitude and pride of the country, what is it not only
Lifts it in our eyes, but also gives it force and protection. And protection
To Israel which is closely surrounded by Jordan, Palestin and Egypt,
Not flaring completely not to it love, it is very necessary.
By the way, each Israeli is obliged to serve 3 years in army,
Not considering appeals for 45 days within all next years. To
To perfect half law has appeared not so is severe, they have enough
Honesty to serve all year. First time me
Guarded meetings with young men and girls, freely
Walking with automatic machines and patrontashami behind the back.
It has appeared, that to everyone serving in army the automatic machine stands out,
Which should be cherished as the apple of the eye. Therefore in a disco it is active
The dancing guy with the automatic machine behind the back of will surprise nobody.
In general, with the law in Israel jokes are bad. I do not advise to tourists
To leave the things without supervision. Them can accept for a bomb and
Immediately to destroy. Sometimes boys and girls from service
Safety politely ask to open a bag before an input in shop
Or a supermarket.
Tel Aviv very much differs from other cities of Israel. In him
It is felt both East breath, and affinity of Europe. But many
Tourists go not only to come nearer to Sacred places, but also behind that,
To see the lowest place of a planet (398 metres below level
The seas) and to get at the same time health on the bank of the well-known
The Dead Sea. The snow-white salt educations acting from
Dark blue water, as coral phantoms, exclusive buoyancy and
The well-known dirt, which else Cleopatra used in
The cosmetic purposes - here than the Dead Sea is famous. Water of the sea,
Besides 25 percent of salt (275 grammes on 1 litre), contain and
Other minerals which define its bitter taste and
Oiliness. Thanks to high density of water, on the Dead Sea
It is impossible to sink, but to splash and dive I do not advise: if water
Will get to eyes, burns more strongly, than from soap. Nevertheless
The Dead Sea is simply created for treatment of skin diseases,
Diseases of respiratory ways and many other things.
Having arrived there, we long could not find hotel - it has appeared that
Places are occupied or reserved for a long time. The majority having a rest there
- They are well-cared peace German old men and grannies, and also it is good
The equipped Jews. It was very interesting to observe of the amicable
German group "that to whom for 50" which at first put on
All body a cosmetic dirt, then during a half an hour wandered on
To beach, acquiring a tan, after, having armed with the newspaper,
Plunged into salty water of the sea. Such idyll that is a little
Became enviably...
Certainly, Israel - absolutely still the young country, there is a lot of
Problems and complexities. These are constant armed conflicts with
Unfriendly neighbours, shortage of fresh water. Nevertheless
Anybody spirit does not fall, all believe in the light future.
Already very soon there will come 2000, and Israel prepares to
To grandiose flow of tourists. After all very many it would be desirable
To meet a new millenium on the Sacred Earth. In this occasion on
To all Israel new hotels, restaurants, entertaining are under construction
Complexes, prepare various show programs, are issued
Souvenirs and so on. Certainly, to meet New year in the homeland
The Christ it is delightful. But the main thing, that I have understood from this trip:
Only the love and pride of the country give chance safely to enter
In a new millenium.
FIVE PRACTICAL ADVICE TO TOURISTS.
If you were going to to Israel during a summer season (since April on
October), prepare for hot weather. A winter season as a whole
Soft, in the Dead and Red seas it is possible to bathe all year long.
At visiting of sacred places of the woman should not bare a foot and
Shoulders. Men too should replace shorts and a vest with trousers and
Shirt.
Over all 1/4 inhabitants of Jerusalem make
Ultraorthodox iudei, their life is completely subordinated by the rigid
To rules. Therefore it is better not to try to drive by the car on Saturday
On a quarter of conformists.
Saturday - the day off in Israel. Working week lasts with
Sundays till Thursday. But from a sunset on Friday and before calling
The sun on Saturday all is closed, all stops
Public transport.
Be vigilant, visiting the Arabian markets, and do not change money
In exchange offices not inspiring full confidence, as
Falsification of money - a thing extended enough.
Olessija DUBININ.
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//* an information Source: Northern courier (Kareliya), 27.11.99
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