Jerusalem Oh What You Can See

In Jerusalem, Israel, it is hard to predict what will happen next during the winter.

One day it’s rainy and grey. Then the next day, skies clear and the sun warms up the streets.

Inside is another story, even with heat my feet are cold wearing boots or furry slippers.

But if you get out and walk on the Jerusalem streets, oh the colors you can see.

Jerusalem Israel morning street scene off Ben Yehuda

In the morning a shopkeeper gets ready for the day in his little alleyway.

Public toilet in Jerusalem Israel

You can see the public toilet in the park is clean.

Jerusalem graffiti old and new

You can see graffiti and a clear blue sky in an old building under renovation.

Cloudy sky and building crane in Jerusalem Israel

You can see the blue sky through white clouds, and building cranes reaching toward them.

View from Jerusalem Israel

You can see the construction for new light rail stations, this view from Har Hotzvim.

lemon tree in Jerusalem in winter

It is winter, look up and see the lemons are yellow on the tree.

Yellow flowers in Jerusalem in winter

Look down you can see yellow flowers on the ground.

pink flowers in winter in Jerusalem israel

Here pink flowers are peaking out on top of a wall.

Aloe flowers in bloom in Jerusalem Israel in winter

Those orange aloe flowers abound.

Large aloe in Hansen Garden in Jerusalem Israel

In Hansen Garden the aloe plants are huge and green.

This old brown palm tree needs to be propped up, but the ground is covered in green.

Jerusalem park green in winter

In the park across the road, after winter rains it is also green.

Blooming almond tree in Jerusalem Israel

And the blossoms can be seen on trees all around.

winter rose in Jerusalem Israel

Winter and delicate roses are in bloom.

Rose bud in winter in jerusalem

White or pale pink, I love the ones that bloom in winter.

flower box in winter in Jerusalem

As much of the northern hemisphere is frigid and covered with snow, here in Jerusalem flowers flourish outdoors in winter.

Flowers planted in garden at Beit Hanasi jerusalem

These flower pots at Beit Hanasi, the Israeli President’s Residence, are hard to see from the street.

Beit Hanasi garden in Jerusalem Israel photo with visiting UN Ambassadors

But once inside, even the 28 visiting UN Ambassadors stopped to have a look and pose for a photo.

Flags at Beit Hanasi for President of Austria

Oh the colors of flags you can see in Jerusalem!

The President of Austria received a red carpet welcome along with his red and white flags.

Band members on way to position for President of Austria at Beit Hanasi

For official diplomatic visits you can see and hear the police band,

IDF honor guard at Beit Hanasi for Austrian president

and see the colors of an IDF honor guard.

Presidents of Israel and Austria in Beit Hanasi in Jerusalem Israel

President Alexander Van der Bellen spoke on serious issues, of the Holocaust and antisemitism.

But you could see a smile on President Rivlin’s face when he mentioned schnitzel. 

Austrian lapel pin in Jerusalem Israel

There were many blue and white flag lapel pins, for Israel and for EU.

If you looked hard you could see this tiny, red and white lapel pin.

It made me think of candy canes.

President of Austria signs guest book as his wife and President Rivlin watch

The presidents met so long not many stayed around to see the pen did not work when signing the guest book – Oops, quick get a new pen.

Woman looking at photos at Islamic Museum in Jerusalem Israel

Across the street at the Islamic Museum there is a new exhibit.

Photo exhibit at Islamic Museum

These large photos are printed on special wallpaper like panels. Taken with special camera equipment, you can see fine details.

Netanyahu and Trump on side of Jerusalem building election time

However, at the entrance to Jerusalem you can see even larger photos.

It’s election time again. The Likud Party had its primary elections yesterday.

Winners and losers and predictions flow from pundits over the air waves.

But no matter who wins, when the weather clears, and one gets out to walk on the Jerusalem streets, chances are you can see a black cat staring back.

 

 

5 thoughts on “Jerusalem Oh What You Can See

  • February 6, 2019 at 12:14 pm
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    Gorgeous photos, Sharon! Taking a moment to thank you for these weekly delightful journeys around the city! Much appreciated!! Best, Reva

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    • February 6, 2019 at 1:11 pm
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      Thank you, appreciate your commenting, and Chodesh tov.

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  • February 6, 2019 at 2:50 pm
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    Thanks for keeping the colors of Jerusalem in the forefront of my jet-lagged mind… 😉

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  • February 6, 2019 at 5:55 pm
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    Thanks for your beautiful photos – next time I’m not hurrying to get back to Modiin, I’ll stop to smell the roses and delight in the colors of Jerusalem. Nice work, as always Sharon!!

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    • February 8, 2019 at 11:43 am
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      Thanks. Was out again today, hard to decide which to use, the flowers in the Valley.. Shabat shalom

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