The Ancient Tradition of Igloo Building in Jerusalem

I think we're coming to accept the fact that we live in a genuine wintry climate here in Jerusalem. Not like Scandinavian or Minnesota winter climate but a place that gets multiple snowstorms a year. Probably the coolest part of last night's storm was watching Mohamed from the local supermarket build an igloo - without gloves on!

All in all I'd say we got a bit more than a foot of snow - not too shabby for the desert!

The view from our balcony

 Playing outside

 Selfie mode

 Park bench piled high with snow

The ancient art of Igloo building, circa Middle East 2015

 Mar veGiveret Shalgia

 Selfie mode part deux

The view from my car trying to get home from the train station at 9 p.m. last night - it was treacherous but all my snow driving skills came back to me very quickly!