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The Real Thing
In an ancient vaulted room in the old city we eat a meal of homos and bread.
This “real” room reminds me of the fake “historic” dining rooms so popular in California.
Both set the proper mood and I suspect that both are real enough in their own way. In other words, I suspect that this “ancient” room has been remodeled to provide the proper antique mood for dining in Jerusalem.
Clever merchandising, not historic veracity is the key to obtaining the touristic dollar!
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