Tel Aviv, Haifa, Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, Judea Desert, Massada and the Dead Sea. The stations of a week-long trip to Israel. The series of photos with comments (see right column) provides a chronological travelogue. Here I will limit myself to special features that were struck me in the "Holy Land": My journey began on 30 January at 4:15 clock the train ride to Berlin-Tegel. Then there were Luis sister Hannah and Sophie, a friend from Berlin. The flight was cloudy and easy. Arrived in Tel Aviv we were picked up by a friendly journalist, since the beginning of the next Shabbat Shops and bus routes out of business. On the trip through a hot summer night in January, the first in some way be
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Red lights of pedestrians rather than optional clause understood - even if cars are approached. Zebra stripes executed against cost motorists more than collecting points for pedestrians crossing over - so no reason to wait. Also from the flash, right of way and road markings to keep the Israelis are not too much. But what I really emotional pain prepared: The parking. If the gap along the road is just too short, the Israeli motorists driving into unceremoniously across and half on the footpath. Also on sidewalks badly bruised tires are ubiquitous. Nevertheless, the mostly white cars are remarkably intact and German cars are seen often. Are striking because of the lack of rail network of the many buses, over which the entire public transport. The bus is quite cheap, fast and convenient overland Linen. Everything else, however - apart from fruit and tobacco - is more expensive in Israel. The standard of living can be compared well with Germany. Only one difference is palpable ...
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