The Waldorf Hotel “the worst view of any hotel in the world”

The Waldorf Hotel “the worst view of any hotel in the world”
Is this a joke?
Nope - it's a genuine art hotel with fully functioning ensuite facilities and limited car parking. Operated by the local community, we offer a warm welcome to everyone from all sides of the conflict and across the world.

Is it safe?
Yes. The hotel is located in a bustling area fully open to tourists from across the world. It has all the restaurants, bars and taxis you'd expect. We're 500 metres from the checkpoint to Jerusalem and a mile from the centre of Bethlehem. The official British Foreign Office advice declares it a safe place to visit - and like any holiday you should check the FCO website or equivalent before travelling.

Do I need a VISA?
You don't need a visa to enter Israel as a tourist and you can stay for up to 3 months. Visitors entering via Tel Aviv airport are given an entry card in their passport. So, unlike the locals, you'll be permitted to travel wherever you wish.

Airport security at Tel Aviv, however, is legendary. Expect to be asked about the purpose of your stay and if you intend travelling to the West Bank. If you answer 'yes' you may be held up for some time, consequently many visitors choose not to highlight that particular part of their holiday.

How long will it be open for ?
We're aiming to be here for the whole of the centenary year, maybe longer if people come.

Centenary year ?
2017 marks a hundred years since the British took control of Palestine and helped kick start a Century of confusion and conflict. At the time of writing there are no special events being planned to mark the occasion.

Is it anti-Semitic ?
Definitely not. The Walled Off Hotel is an entirely independent leisure facility set up and financed by Banksy. It is not aligned to any political movement or pressure group. The aim is to tell the story of the wall from every side and give visitors the opportunity to discover it for themselves. We offer an especially warm welcome to young Israelis. Absolutely no fanaticism is permitted on the premises.


OPEN FROM MARCH 11th

Britain got its hands on Palestine in 1917 and the piano bar is themed as a colonial outpost from those heady days.

It is equipped with languid ceiling fans, leather bound couches and an air of undeserved authority.

Guests can peruse a collection of Banksy artworks that include vandalised oil paintings and statues choking on tear gas fumes.

Warm scones and freshly brewed tea are served daily on fine bone china and the Walled Off Salad should not be missed.

Would lurve to cook there Jon Hole
#Banksy in action
http://banksy.co.uk/

"Dessert wines and fortified wines are the pinnacle of sophistication"

"Dessert wines and fortified wines are the pinnacle of sophistication"
Fortification by @Dine in The City indeed
Dessert wine is something that you can learn to revel swim in.
http://keepdining.com/dessert-wines-vs-fortified-wines/

Sargon of Akkad you are Street art ;)

Sargon of Akkad you are Street art ;)
http://www.wimp.com/21-brilliant-works-of-street-art-that-make-the-world-a-funnier-place/?utm_source=partner/

King of disco is back with a bit of the great Gill Scot Heron in there :)

King of disco is back with a bit of the great Gill Scot Heron in there :)
Dave knows disco-
occasionally fuelled by scotch, often lead by a funky bassline, the energy of his live sets is palpable to say the least.

A Veteran behind the decks since the 90's -
his versatility shines through in the mix. chunky funk party disco flips, deep atmospherics soundscapes , loungin' pool vibes or thumpin the club!

Under the Moniker of Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee- on U #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/dave-allison/shades-of-blue

Live and Direct Sergio Mendes amogst others

Live and Direct Sergio Mendes amogst others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKNYLyoFHMI

That Day #Atmospheric #SlowMoHouse on U #SoundCloud

That Day #Atmospheric #SlowMoHouse on U #SoundCloud
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
https://soundcloud.com/alex-cortiz/that-day-preview-clip

Phantasmagoria ( a sequence of real or imaginary images like that seen in a dream ) #AcidJazz on U #SoundCloud from...

Phantasmagoria ( a sequence of real or imaginary images like that seen in a dream ) #AcidJazz on U #SoundCloud from Mr Jo Po
https://soundcloud.com/jopo-3/phantasmagoria

Man of Aran (or How to Work Hard) 1934 Irish film documentary (ethnofiction)

Man of Aran (or How to Work Hard) 1934 Irish film documentary (ethnofiction)
re-creation of culture on the edges of modern society, even though much of the primitive life depicted had been left behind by the 1930s.

It is impressive, however, for its drama, for its spectacular cinematography of landscape and seascape, and for its concise editing.

An ‘eclogue’ - a pastoral and marine poem.

M-Eject - Borderline Dub (dub techno mix) soundtrack super mix of film and music

New and Old
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnnRUKIPe_M&index=1&t=991s&list=PLo-JethPFamPFQbFZrKL7NG9pIvUa2jha

Asia Sunrise #Dubby_Psy'ed On U #SoundCloud

Asia Sunrise #Dubby_Psy'ed On U #SoundCloud
When Morning
Dawns, readiness,
Willingness and
Eagerness rise
To their Himalayan
Heights.

At break of dawn
Our soul teaches us
The lesson of
Perfection.

In Sunrise- Silence,
Our waking mind
Becomes the lover
Of Peace.

The Morning-Confidence
Energises even
A hopeless heart.

Morning is the
Inspiration – Spring
And aspiration – summer.

Morning Loves
To Behold the
Ever – transcending
Beyond.

In the morning
Our soul oversees
God-manifestation
With greater care.

At dawn we are closely in touch
With God’s Heart-
Embrace.

At morning sunrise
A self-giving heart
Radiates with the
Beauty of the
Entire creation.

by Sri Shinmoy
https://soundcloud.com/macka-x/asia-sunrise-live-subatlas

Lobster "A woman should never be seen eating or drinking, unless it be lobster salad and Champagne, the only true...

Lobster "A woman should never be seen eating or drinking, unless it be lobster salad and Champagne, the only true feminine and becoming viands"
Lord Byron

Lobster like snails and spiders, have blue blood due to the presence of hemocyanin which contains copper.
In contrast, vertebrates and many other animals have red blood from iron-rich hemoglobin.

Lobsters possess a green hepatopancreas, called the tomalley by chefs, which functions as the animal's liver and pancreas.

Lobsters live up to an estimated 70 years, although determining age is difficult.

Lobster longevity is limited by their size.
Moulting requires metabolic energy and the larger the lobster, the more energy is needed; 10 to 15% of lobsters die of exhaustion during moulting, while in older lobsters, moulting ceases and the exoskeleton degrades or collapses entirely leading to death.

According to Guinness World Records, the largest lobster ever caught was in Nova Scotia, Canada, weighing 20.15 kilograms (44.4 lb).

Lobster was considered a mark of poverty or as a food for indentured servants or lower members of society in Maine, Massachusetts, and the Canadian Maritimes, and servants specified in employment agreements that they would not eat lobster more than twice per week.

Lobster was also commonly served in prisons, much to the displeasure of inmates.
American lobster was initially deemed worthy only of being used as fertilizer or fish bait, and until well into the 20th century, it was not viewed as more than a low-priced canned staple food.

Originally shared by Carlota Pardo Bazan