23/03/2019
For the first time in over 2 weeks we had a lazy start to the day and didn’t get outside until after lunch. Jerusalem was still on the cold side so the shorts stayed in the suitcase! Wandering around the markets linking the quarters can cause a few headaches as they all look the same at every turn but as we weren’t in any rush we just enjoyed getting a bit lost. The stall owners desperately try and get you to buy so you learn quickly not to show too much interest in things unless you are really in the mood to haggle – a foreign concept to us kiwis. And I learnt the hard way that you need to ask ‘how much?’ first before accepting the goods as I was ripped off for a loaf of bread and 2 croissants to the tune of $18 NZD …too late they were already in the bag and I was too tired to protest! I made sure we enjoyed those very expensive items ! It was nice to be seeing the old city at a relaxed pace and we also enjoyed the quiet evenings with a glass of wine or two and netflix. Neighbours quieter tonight !