My impression of Israel
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Façade of the Church of Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem [Pang Li/China.org.cn] |
Yet of all the old cities, Jerusalem is undisputedly the most fascinating place. There are a large number of historical spots scattered in the city. The Old City surely caught my eye. When I saw the ancient city walls still intact, I was stunned. Afterward, while walking along the path that Jesus took to his crucifixion, I could not help getting a kind of sacred feeling. When I reached the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, I was completely blown away by the grand structure and its interior decorations. I wish I had had a lot more time to explore the Holy Land.
Food
Modern Israel is an immigrant country. This makes the food very diverse. You find cuisines from Europe and North Africa, among others. At the Dr. Shakshouka restaurant in Jaffa, I found my favorite dish to be none other than what the eatery is named for — shakshouka — a North African dish made of fried eggs, tomatoes, onions and spices.
We did not eat a lot of Chinese food throughout most of the trip, which was not a problem as the food was quite tasty. A fellow reporter told me that of all the places she'd been, she had had some of the best food in Israel.
Israel has many charming restaurants. We once dined in a renovated house built by Germans many decades ago in Haifa. The dining hall had an old look to it, with articles from daily life hung as decoration. For another meal, we had lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The panoramic view made our lunch quite fascinating. We got to do two amazing things at the same time: eat fabulous Israeli food while looking at the gorgeous Mediterranean Sea!
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