WARNING: This is going to be a somewhat random blog post, with random pictures from random days and events here. Enjoy this glimpse into my random daily life in Jerusalem. :-)A month ago, I moved rooms from Room 21 (where I've lived since the week after I arrived in Israel; I've shared it with 10 different roommates!) to Room 17 (a smaller room that I can possibly have independently most of the time). It's become very cozy and a great haven to retreat into at the end of my days.
The view from the doorway
The east wall . . . yes, that is purple/silver garland on the wall below the light. I purchased it during Sukkot (it was intended as a decoration for somebody's sukkah) and used it for room decoration. One can never have too much purple, and I love it!! :-)
Moving clockwise . . .
The little bench works wonderfully for my laptop, and the bookshelf is great! And before you ask, no I haven't given much thought yet to how I'm going to get all my books home . . .
Moving clockwise again . . . a great-sized mirror, a shelf for earrings, cds, and cross stitch projects, and one side of my wardrobe.
Turning clockwise again--the other half of my wardrobe, the back of the room door, and the door to the bathroom.
My collection of special artwork and words! :-)
On November 22nd, a kitchen fumigation was scheduled, and it was necessary to empty the kitchen of food, cooking equipment, dishes, and anything absorbent. Obviously, it all came out into the dining room (which was closed that day for apparent reasons). It took hours to haul everything out and hours to put it all back, and the dining room mess was amazing in a twisted sort of way.
Okay, here's a little quiz . . . especially for my American friends. :-) Does anybody have any idea what this is? It is a specific piece of equipment.
Here's the answer--it's a milk pitcher. Can any of you guess why we need such a thing?
Because the milk we use here at the Guest House comes in 1-liter bags. And yes, it is 3%.
Thus, the milk pitcher works like this . . .
. . . but, one must use a milk pitcher wisely--this sign is posted on our refrigerator. :-)
This picture is taken near the floor of the Hinnom Valley looking up at the Old City walls. Jaffa Gate is just to the right of the trees on the left. The modern city of Jerusalem is spread over many hills separated by deep valleys. This will hopefully give you a little perspective of what it's like walking around Jerusalem--one certainly gets their exercise!
Mounted policemen in Jerusalem--these horses are quite tall.
Another look--on their right is the western wall of Jerusalem's Old City catching the last light as the sun set.
Lastly, I am thrilled to share with you today's wonderful news--it rained!!!
Rain showers came off and on all morning, it cleared a little this afternoon (I went shoe shopping!), but as I write this at 6:00pm, I can hear it raining again. It is such an answer to prayer--we definitely need a LOT more, but the cooler temperatures and initial showers are a start. The mood on the street was noticeably lighter today, and one can feel the hope start to bubble up again. Everything is so dry and the fire up north around Haifa is devastating, but today brings the promise that the season will change and rain will come!
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