The forecasted thunderstorm didn't come to Jerusalem ... though it rained all over the rest of Israel. The temperature did drop though, some 5 degrees compared to yesterday. It was cold. And very cloudy and gloomy. Typically winter except it did not rain. What a pity.
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| A gargoyle amusing kids |
Yesterday was the last day of the Medieval Jerusalem Festival. It takes place for 4 consecutive Thursdays from mid-October to November. And it draws thousands upon thousands of Israelis and tourists into the Christian Quarter of the Old City. Following a fixed route along the alleys of the Quarter, performers do their stuff to wow kids and adults. Starting from Jaffa Gate plaza, the King and Queen of Medieval (Crusader) Jerusalem were entertained by troubadours. Then the route follows through the winding streets with performers, flying dragons, centaurs, gargoyles, demons, King Arthur and Excalibur, demons and lots of dancers and dragons at every corner and crossing. Very fun, but very packed; so packed you can't turn round and go back. You just follow the flow of the crowd, covering about 600 meters around the Christian Quarter.
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| King Arthur and a young fan |
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A centaur mingling with
the crowds |
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The fountain at the Muristan
becomes a stage |
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| A demon draws a crowd |
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Musicians performing
music |
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A giant red dragon flies across
ancient walls of King Herod's Palace |
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