Comments on: Layers of History, Jerusalem

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 13:41:43 +0000

Yoni – yes, I look forward to visiting some of these boutique wineries – this recent trip was just a “scouting” trip for my next one! And thank you for your invitation.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 13:40:44 +0000

Mike – yes, the plus side for tourists who see past the media/bad press which often focuses on specific incidents, is usually lower prices across the board for accommodation etc. I’ve been to a number of countries over the years where this has been the case. Its sad but true.

By: Yoni

Yoni — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 09:47:31 +0000

Great piece on a great city. As an Israeli I invite all of you to come and enjoy the old and the new of this country. Despite what you see on CNN, life is quiet and safe.
Dave, you are right, the wine here is excellent! With boutique wineries everywhere.
I think you will be surprised at how much everyone on the street (from both sides) agrees with your taxi driver.

By: Mike | VagabondingMike

Mike | VagabondingMike — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 20:42:12 +0000

WOW 70% drop in tourism. I was in Cairo not too long ago and a tour guide there told me that tourism was down some 80%.

Its amazing how a little ‘bad press’ can really effect tourism in countries which rely relatively heavily on the money it brings.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 15:31:13 +0000

In reply to Michael Zullo.

Thanks Michael – I had another opportunity to return to Israel this April but one of our writers will be going on our behalf. Next time I visit, it will be for the wine!

By: Allison

Allison — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 12:57:07 +0000

Such a powerful piece. The last line brought tears to my eyes, very powerful and poignant. Thank you for sharing.

By: Michael Zullo

Michael Zullo — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:28:28 +0000

Excellent article, Dave. We enjoyed it very much. The taxi driver’s comment “all we want is peace,” is right on the mark. World-wide peace in our lifetime – hopefully. Jerusalem has always been on our travel list. We were close to being there – Egypt too – on a cruise from Istanbul to Rome in August 2013 but Holland American canceled all Israel and Egypt port calls because of the troubles in Syria. Someday it may happen for us.
M and G, Bangkok, Thailand

By: Ellen

Ellen — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 07:56:49 +0000

Hi
It is a good country , Blessed country .And I know that this country people of this country are blessed, and they are not choosing or neglecting others . I trust and I believe that this country have full of love i like I can be their .