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Overall I thought it was very good. Doubtless many will have objections based on political and/or religious preferences, as after all, he is trying to be fair, balanced and unbiased towards all sides, but I was impressed. And then spent the night sleeping terribly with constant nightmares about endless battles and conflicts in the holy city.
Theoretically, I quite fancy visiting Jerusalem due to all the history and that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
However, I strongly suspect that, as a tourist destination, it’s a fùcking dump.
I went a few years ago - it does suffer a bit from that in places but still some magnificent sights. Really weird standing outside the Garden of Gethsemane and realising **** it's all real. The Wailing wall is a giggle as well. Was only there on a daytrip from Egypt (literally a day - left the hotel at 2am arrived back 2am next day, press trips, eh).Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
I watched Starkey's Reformation documentary and was disappointed to realise it wasn't a several parter.
It basically ended with Thomas More getting the Allan treatment to his neck, which seemed a rather abrupt moment to close the story.
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Originally Posted by Ash
A friend went on his own, and didn't realise how dangerous it was wandering in the muslim quarter until he was part of a group that got a Palestinian police guard. He wasn't allowed in or even near the Al-Aqsa Mosque or the Dome on the Rock because he was Christian and therefore unclean.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Amazing architecture though in the old city.
Wouldn't have fancied it on my own, I have to say. Are these docs on the Beeb?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
fairy tale? I'll cut out your blaspheming tongue.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
Of course, the whole God thing is - the settings are true thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Herbert Augustus Chapman
BBC4 is your friendQuote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01852x1Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
My favourite is the basis for the Muslim claim on Jerusalem. The Prophet flew there one night on a flying donkey and ascended to heaven. Can't argue with that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Herbert Augustus Chapman
:thumbup: Ta - (and ta VPV)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
A - re GOT.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
Had a close encounter with one of the stars yesterday, Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish I believe.
Nearly knocked me over, didn’t, apologised.
Could have turned nasty.
Sounds like he was in character then. He's the one that started all the wars and mayhem. "Chaos is a ladder" was his theme.Quote:
Originally Posted by SWv2
Definitely capable of a spot of anti-social pedestrian behaviour on the fair streets of your Dublin there.
He owned a knocking shop, did he not? He's done well for himself, really.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
Goosefat Bill? One of King Arthur's knights in the recent Guy Ritchie movie caper?Quote:
Originally Posted by SWv2
SW? I thought he was a good catholic boyQuote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Welcome back, redg. Training the lads up for Burma, is it next?Quote:
Originally Posted by redgunamo
Or was it the Opera?
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Originally Posted by SWv2
Any such trivial concerns have had to be put on hold, unfortunately, on account of my new puppies. A popular development, as you can imagine :-\Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
That's what they all say, innit ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
Phwoar! Pic?Quote:
Originally Posted by redgunamo
A picture of my puppies? This isn't Facebook, you know, you disgusting fellow!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
Clattered into me as he appeared to be running late for an early evening dinner appointment in Trocadero. I was busy selecting appropriate commute music on my iPod so was not ready for the challenge.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
He laid his hand on me, asked after my welfare and apologised. I merely wished him luck.
I expect today the perilous predicament he was briefly in.