Friday

Open market at Musrara
on Friday

Finally I get to breathe. Was very busy preparing for an exhibition of some of our ancient manuscripts from the library. There was also a conference after the exhibition at 5pm. Then we had to clean up the library after the exhibition and store the ancient manuscripts back in the deposit room. It was tiring. But it was a great success. Lots of local people but especially academics from universities came to the exhibition. There was even a class of 13 yr old french students accompanied by 3 teachers. It made all the preparation work and sleepless nights worth it. The conference began with few people and we thought no one would come except for the dozen that arrived. But 15 mins unto the talk and the room was full. Lively reactions from the audience with lots of questions. My boss was very very happy.

Meantime the situation in the streets are bad. A terrorist car attack on the light rail caused the death of a 3 month baby. Several others were injured. Rocks continue to be thrown at the light rail. Scuffles in the usual sites of Ras al Amud, Silwan and the surrounding villages south of Jerusalem. Yesterday East Jerusalem was closed to traffice from 2pm and continues to be closed today. The mayor has promised to get tough with rioters.

As for me all I want is to rest after the exhausting 4 days of work. Letr's hope the violence will not disturb my sleep.