Hugh In Israel.
He writes: "Here are some faces to put to the voices on the report from Jerusalem last night, and some other scenes that caught my eye:
Amotz Asa-El, Jerusalem Post columnist, with a photograph of his mother and her sisters, all Auschwitz survivors.
Victoria Buch, Chemistry professor and anti-occupation activist - who does not think an attack on Iran would be the right response to the threats from Teheran.
Religious mix on a Jerusalem street.
Religious mix in the Jerusalem view from my hotel window. A mosque minaret, and the tower of St. George's cathedral.
More of the hotel window view. Ah, those flowers. And these:
That's a smart new Jerusalem shopping mall, with art on the walls all along it.
This canvas refers back to the 1967 war.
Workmen completing part of the shopping mall.
Guard cats at Victoria Buch's block of flats.
Moon over Jericho and the Jordan valley on Tuesday evening."
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You did it again, Hugh: great pictures, thank you!
Just one thing: those guard cats look to me as if they had a standard number of toes on their feet, and I thought that Guard Cat had six-toed front feet?
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nice one Hugh, ever thought of writing a booky wooky about cool cats?
seriously though, keep up the really good work. you bring us what is happening at ground level, as it is.
not what is happening at ground level as others would believe.
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Thank you, Hugh. Again, beautiful pictures and a thought provoking series of reports.
The images of a religious mixture to the skyline and in the streets of Jerusalem, made me think again of a 'one-state' (or 'bi-national') solution to the Palastinian/Israeli conflict.
Maybe I am naive, but I have always thought this to be a better resolution than the awkward, 'twin-state solution' widely advocated today.
I can see why it has not been enthusiastically pursued (or supported in polls), as it would require the Israelis to abandon the idea of Israel being a 'Jewish state' which, of course, is its principle foundation.
That said though, a One-state solution could, at a stroke, resolve many of the most intractable problems in the region and in the end, I believe, produce a more resilient peace.
Maybe it will be decades before such a solution is palatable.
Regards
Otter
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Hugh, absolutely wonderful pictures again.The cat picture is gorgeous and the flowers so pretty.
Have you thought about compiling a book with the images and the captions you have given us over the last few weeks.
Perhaps it could be sold with some of the proceeds going to charity. I would suggest a spilt between a childrens charity and an animal charity.
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Hugh definitely has an eye for the felines!
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Wonderful photos again Hugh. Especially the cats. They look as though you said something outrageous to them, judging by their facial expressions!
Perhaps BBC Worldwide would like to make a calendar of your international images to sell. There are so many glorious pictures from your visits. Thanks for sharing them with us.( And they make a welcome change from Eddie's fixation with petrol price signs, surely the most boring pictures yet found on a blog anywhere?)
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Wonderful! Thank you, Hugh :o)
Glad to see so many others agree that Hugh needs to publish ....... The charity idea is a great one - but could I suggest UNICEF?
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While we're in a publishing mood, how about a collection of the Best of the Blog?
Furrowed Brow rants, Beach games and pastimes, Glass Box suggestions, SEN and Alcohol contributions, caption competitions and of course Photos with Pointless Postcards.
With a selection of straplines at the top of each chapter.
The FB alone is educational enough to be required reading for many Radio 4 polymath listeners!
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Well done Hugh, It was an interesting report.
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Unicef would be great but I was also thinking that animals do need help. Donkeys, horses, dogs and cats.
What do you think of the charity idea Mr Eddie?
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thenicecatlady: I'm up for your photos-for-charity idea...anyone out there want move it on?
annasee: I spoke English to them. Mistake.
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Thank you, Hugh. Humans, humanity, cats and lyrical images.
You really have a talent. I like the charity idea, too.
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How about a children's charity? Hugh often has great photos of smiling children. Is there going to be a photo per week? There are soooo many wonderful photos!
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PMHugh: I've put my hand up - check your emails! :)
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