Jerusalem needs a better municipal pool. Or, better yet, another public pool in addition to the exactly one pool available for mass use. And,boy oh boy, do the masses use it. This photo was taken on the weekend, one of the most crowded days at the pool. And to top it off, they charge a $12 admission fee. Now, if you are a family of 4 and you have to drop close to fifty bucks to enjoy a day at the pool, something has gone terribly wrong with the public planning of your city. The day we stopped by this pool the doorman was actually kind enough not to sell us admission tickets because he knew we would not be able to find chairs or a spot to stash our bags. Instead, we've opted for hotel pools but that has been more expensive (around $20 to get in) and only a bit less crowded. My advice to the Jerusalem mayor's office: give the people their lap space; the city will be a lot happier and thankful for it.
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The surrounding kibbutzim and moshavim have wonderful pools. Kibbutz Kiryat Anavim's pool is rarely crowded. Shoresh also has a large outdoor pool which is never too packed. I don't know the prices though. Its been awhile since we left the area.
Don't forget to get Kube soup at Mordoch before you leave...and hummous at Ta'ami.
Yes, Kibbutz pools are fab. But not convenient if you're a visitor or a local without a car. And I think they probably cost upwards of 50NIS to enter.
Mordoch and Ta'ami are on my list! And maybe a stop at Azurah...
A friend of mine had the Sofrito at Azura the other day and said it was inedible. I was shocked. Anyway, if the two of you want to join me for hummous at Ta'ami or Kubbeh at Morchoch give a holler. My office is on Ben Yehuda street so I'm very accessible.
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