Yesterday while walking through the Muslim Quatre of the Old City in Jerusalem, I came across this man who I was told is the original baker of the Old City… However when I asked him how long he has been baking his response was “5 shekels!“… And that was the answer for all my other … Continue reading
It’s worth the trek from Jaffa Gate through the Old City of Jerusalem, passing the various quarters: Armenian, Christian, Jewish and Muslim, to arrive at Damascus Gate… For falafel!! Dinner on the steps of Damascus Gate with Couchsurfer Miriam… For 7 shekels that’s almost priceless! Continue reading
I came across this bakery on my arrival to Jerusalem at the Central bus station. SamBooki bakery has become my favourite eatery so far! Those tiny sweet or savoury pastries… The temptation is too much for me. But for a small price of under 10 shekels I can’t complain! Breakfast is a variety of pastries … Continue reading
I hate being ripped off – don’t we all? I probably wouldnt mind it if i was blissfully unaware! Depending on the amount, the scenario plays on repeat in my head until I eventually admit defeat… That could take anything from few hours to a few days! Continue reading
I’m currently on the bus to Tel Aviv which means I crossed the border from Taba Egypt into Eilat Israel – surreal! My welcome to Israel is sitting for 5hrs next to a young traveller who smells like he hasn’t washed for a few days! The plus side is there’s free wifi on the bus… … Continue reading
If you’ve subscribed to my blog, you’ll have receive numerous post alerts within the space of 10 minutes! Don’t unsubscribe – I have my reasons! As usual I’m doing things last minute which includes uploading pictures onto my blog as I’ll be travelling all day this morning – I’m leaving Egypt 😦 … Plus I … Continue reading
My Sunday morning at Aunty Marian’s was like most others; we spend most of the time in our hub – the kitchen, talking for hours about everything and anything while still lazing about in our nightdress… Despite the age gap, my Aunt is one of my best friends! So when I reminded my Aunty about … Continue reading
the Educationally Frustrated student 