Inside the monastery

I went to visit a friend who was lodging there. A very quiet place, very big also and the part open to the visitors is really a small part of the whole complex.

Saint Clare Monastery's Entrance

Flags of the Vatican in Jerusalem

The Pope has arrived in Jerusalem. The flags of the Vatican are all around Jerusalem. But for us his visit is another traffic nightmare. The road where I live will be emptied of all vehicles tuesday night. No parking is allowed on my street on wednesday, and a whole neighborhood will be completely shut down on that date between 6-9 am and 4-8 pm.

Victory Day Parade in Downtown Jerusalem

We have a large population of immigrants from the former Soviet Union. And a percentage of them are veterans of World War II. On Victory Day, May 10th, they hold a parade in the streets of Jerusalem (and may be in other cities as well). May they live long.

Flowers

Jason's Tomb - Inside

Inside Jason's Tomb

The site is fenced and the photograph was taken through the bars.

Hasmonean Tomb

Dedicated to "Yasson" (Jason), the tomb was probably used till the time of Herod's rule. It is tucked away between the houses of the Rehavia neighborhood.

Entrance of school

Independence Day

Flags all over the building.

Remembrance Day for fallen Soldiers and Terrorism Victims

At the Bakaa Community Center

Fences

Preparing for Shabat - Flowers

Closed Gate

Taken from the inside.

Abandonned railway station - sad

Jerusalem Old Railway Station

Path to where?

House on Hebron Road

Old Railway Station

Near the Israel Museum

We had a little picnic and I photographed this flower. Blogger insists on importing it vertically; it should be otherwise, but... Happy end of Passover.