THE EARTH PROMISED HAS BECOME EMPTY.
THE EARTH PROMISED HAS BECOME EMPTY.
Israel forgotten by pilgrims, does not make concessions.
Here as if the huge magnet which possesses is buried
Magic force of an attraction and in the unusual image influences on
The most different people. One aspire on the historical native land,
Others make pilgrimage in sacred places, someone searches
Healings from the illnesses, rich involve diamond stock exchanges, carefree
Beaches interest only. And more the stream of those who here does not run low
Wishes to step into the Earth promised and to understand, for the sake of what Jews
Wandered long forty years on desert.
Following on road which Jesus has entered into Jerusalem, the bus
Slowly climbs up Olive mountain. A train of trees,
Serving with an obstacle for the panoramic review, parts, and
The eternal city is spread at feet - the Gefsimansky garden, a gold dome
Rocks, a temple of Coffin gospodnja, the Western wall...
At relics of Jerusalem, not knowing seasons, always crowded
Tourists. But this year some months it is not visible to turn at
Coffin gospodnja, and units talk to the Western wall
Sufferers, easily finding free shchelochku for the entreaty to
To the supreme.
Officially Israel did not declare restriction of reception of tourists
And traditional excursions did not cancel. The only thing, where not
You will get at all desire, - to Bethlehem, where two millenia ago
The Christ was born, and Palestinians now dominate. In connection with
The become aggravated opposition between two states
The majority of foreigners have decided not to tempt destiny and a trip in
Israel have postponed till the best times. A vigorous life of an old city
Has stood pending, and dealers of numerous souvenir shops
Are shone with happiness, having enticed the rare buyer, and with
Fantastic generosity distribute discounts: it is possible to count safely
In total on half from the usual price.
In comparison with last year quantity of foreign tourists
Has decreased on 60 %. It would Seem, such "collapse" by all means should
To cause appreciable depreciation of rounds in the country,
That though something to compensate decrease in degree of safety.
However Israelis have occupied a waiting attitude and do not hurry
To reduce the price of the sights. Most of all, of course,
Has got to Jerusalem. Only the most brave pilgrims make
Detour of local relics, and that to stop on postoj
Prefer outside of a city. Therefore the basic share of losses
Has fallen to the hotels of Jerusalem some of them are compelled even
To be closed. Without bread there was also a big army of the guides, which else
More recently hardly coped with constantly arriving parties
Tourists.
Conditions on sea resorts are a little more favorable
The states. The people here let and not with former activity, but all
Goes. For rest in Natanii, that at Mediterranean coast,
Today you pay on 10-15 % less, than usually. Here to the general
To intense conditions explosion in shopping centre was added,
Thundered this summer. On the Dead Sea no trouble not
Occurred, and the local prices have decreased insignificantly - on 5-7 %.
Unique curative dirt and miracle salts still
Are in demand, and many do not consider it necessary to refuse from
Treatments. That has really fallen in price, so it is a standard set
Cosmetics from products of the Dead Sea: former cost in 100
Shekels now it seems transcendental. Now youth returning
It is estimated all in 10 shekels.
One of the most popular vacation spots of Israel - Eilat - also
Thermophilic foreigners do not indulge attention. Though advertising
Delights of the Earth promised does not stop and constantly sound
Assurances, that at least on sea resorts all is quiet,
Planes on local airdrome land less often, than one year ago, and
Overseas speech on a promenade practically it is not audible. But it not
Breaks jobs of numerous hotels at Red sea. Eilat
It is very popular among Israelis who jam-pack
All hotels. To foreign lodgers here, of course, always
Are glad, but, please, pay under standard tariffs without everyones
Indulgences. In October when the hottest days remain behind, here
The high season begins.
Svetlana Episeeva.
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//* an information Source: the Moscow member of the Komsomol, 15.09.01
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