http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/8369687.stm
Jerusalem's Old City is a district containing a number of holy sites venerated by Muslims, Christians and Jews. The BBC's Heather Sharp, who moved into a home within its walls last year, reports on daily life in a dense tangle of narrow, winding alleyways.
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I have friends who live there also-
AntwortenLöschenAfter reading the article, it reminded me of a guy that I used to date of whom his parents owned a company that did soundproofing, and if necessary could lead line your doors for near complete silence. Lots of bands used soundproofing for their garages or rooms converted into studios.
AntwortenLöschenThis is not the company but gives an idea to one solution. Even if you only applied it to the bedroom.
http://www.acousticalsolutions.com/residential-spaces?gclid=CJ22_or3nZ4CFShGagodAgtOmg
Other things that can help would include, double pain windows, thick carpeting, thick drapery, etc.
Perhaps even set your alarm clock to go off at 4 a.m. to the sound of something pleasant that could ease you back to sleep.
I recall back in Monrovia every Sunday morning, the Baptist church would ring its church bells for service.
It wasn't so bad at 9 a.m. once a week, but 4 a.m. and three more times each day!!!!!!
I would be a bit grumpy with the real estate person, if I had not been for-warned of it!
On the other hand, if I was a devoted follower of Islam, I probably would appreciate the reminder. Just not so loudly. ;)
the thing about Jerusalem is it is totaly different than you think it will be-
AntwortenLöschenI would like to learn more about the Armenian quarters.
AntwortenLöschenThe Armenian quarter is the smallest and least known quarter of Jerusalems Old City. Yet, the Armenian community was one of the first to settle in Jerusalem in the 4th Century. They have been there ever since that time. The quarter is kind of a monasteric compound between Jaffa Gate and Zion Gate; it is interesting to wander around though it doesnt offer the spectacular sights of the other quarters.