JERUSALEM—A neighborhood is a great thing to have. I know because I come from a tight-knit neighborhood where all the kids for a 10-block radius grew up together from babies to college students. So I learned the value early on of a neighborhood as a place beyond just a collection of buildings, people, and businesses. A neighborhood can truly give you a sense of belonging.
My current corner of the world in Jerusalem is a charming, warm spot full of intriguing characters. I am in the center of town near many interesting sights and a large park. There is a convenience store, a few good restaurants, and two excellent coffee shops just steps from my front door. I almost never have to take public transportation, as many things are within walking distance.
But the best part of Jerusalem seems to be on the block closest to my apartment. I’m using the term block loosely here—not a typical city block, but a zig-zag route of mostly pedestrian-only streets that runs from the top to the bottom of one of the city’s many hills. It is my most frequently used route and favorite resting place.
My current corner of the world in Jerusalem is a charming, warm spot full of intriguing characters. I am in the center of town near many interesting sights and a large park. There is a convenience store, a few good restaurants, and two excellent coffee shops just steps from my front door. I almost never have to take public transportation, as many things are within walking distance.
But the best part of Jerusalem seems to be on the block closest to my apartment. I’m using the term block loosely here—not a typical city block, but a zig-zag route of mostly pedestrian-only streets that runs from the top to the bottom of one of the city’s many hills. It is my most frequently used route and favorite resting place.
