Train experience

The last of 3 monster escalators

Yesterday I had a great adventure ... I took the new train to the airport. The hi-speed train takes only 20 mins to reach the airport instead of the usual 45 mins by road transport. And the central station at the City centre is one of the deepest in the world, 4th only to Pyongyang, Kiev and St. Petersburg. It's 80 meters below the ground and there are 3 very steep escalators that bring you down to the platforms. It was amazing yet frightening. Anyone with a fear for heights should not take the escalators!!

The trains themselves were comfortable and there are only 2 breaks on land when you can see the plains. Other than that it travels through 2 long mountain ranges. The ride was free of charge because there's a 90 day promotion to introduce the train to locals and tourists. All in all it was a pleasant experience ... something out of Monday routine. Mind you it was quite hectic as I had to rush back for class at 2pm. I was almost late.

Today I had my last class in English language. Exams begin tomorrow so all classes end today. That will allow me for more time to rest during this Christmas period. I hope.

Hi-speed train to airport

The Jerusalem Municipality will distribute free Christmas trees to christians at Jaffa Gate on Thursday. Several years ago there were ultra-orthodox jews who came and caused trouble ... accusing the Municipality of encouraging idol worship. Let's hope this year they won't cause trouble. We expect some cursing and spitting though.

Gaza christians are not allowed to enter Israel for the Christmas celebrations. This is really tough. Thanks to the muslim terrorists who purposely planned to destroy our feasts. Collective punishment on one terrorist act might backfire on Israel ... christians are innocent of these terrorist acts and do not deserve to be punished with those fanatics. And thanks to these stupid people, Israel now has the excuse to retaliate by confiscating land in Palestine and officially recognising 66 illegal outposts within Palestine.    https://english.palinfo.com/news/2018/12/15/israel-bans-gaza-christians-from-entering-bethlehem?fbclid=IwAR03PQvuyoYimAWyyuA5PKeV-8Yod69nmPHgIvJJjGI2CEpEkLDDz2FM0EA

Protests against the rising prices of food continue. It's quite unlivable when you earn hardly enough to pay the rent and electricity let alone food. I guess this protest will spill into the Christmas holidays. Not that Christmas is ever celebrated here in a jewish State ... but it'll get hijacked by the protest movement.