Mike Porter was born in South Africa. In Johannesburg he became a newspaper reporter on the Rand Daily Mail, besides writing for the Sunday Times, Zionist Record and, years later, for the EP Herald (Port Elizabeth). He returned to Israel because he wanted his son to be born a “sabra”. In Israel was editor of magazines (at El Al) before opening a bookshop. Sometimes he held poetry readings to relieve the tedium of not having customers. At age 67 he put out a book of poetry, and at present is trying to sell a book of bedtime stories. Today is a freelance computer operator, and writer/editor.
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Professor Mike Sever tried various ways of getting
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around Israel's cities before he hit on the bicycle which, he asserts, is the best way. In his seventies, he regularly cycles to the universities of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to attend seminars and work on research projects, as well as cycling to personal appointments and meetings.
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Exploring the city of Rome with three grandchildren,
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from the well-known sites of the Coliseum, Pantheon and Forum - to churches, squares, statues and catacombs – and the Jewish area. Walking through the narrow streets the writer felt a “togetherness” with the crowds but also had to take great care when crossing the road due to reckless drivers.
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Mike was horrified by the behavior of the young soldiers
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in his platoon when they discovered a fully supplied "Shekem" in a deserted Jordanian army camp during the Six Day War. This marked for him the turning point between the old and the new Israel.
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Haifa’s Maritime Museum has much to offer including
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a permanent exhibition about pirates.
Weapons, models of ships and objects that ancient seafarers made or used are on display. Piracy was known in Roman times and was a world wide profitable trade all through history. There are many legends of famous pirates – both male and female, and the museum has a life-like figures amongst its exhibits.
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Mike Porter tried using aloe vera on bites on his arm
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which were swelling, and it worked charms – the swellings disappeared.
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One of the oldest university towns in Spain is Salamanca,
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began in the 13th century, is still home to students. Its impressive central square surrounded by beautiful arcades has many restaurants and cafes. The small pedestrian streets house museums and galleries including a museum of clocks – it’s a city full of life and champagne. Segovia is a smaller sleepier town with large buildings dating back to Roman times, many churches and a convent built over a former synagogue. The 11th century fortress at Alcazar, perched high up, with magnificent views looks down on what was once the Jewish cemetery.
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New hotels in restored buildings and hostels have sprung
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up to accommodate the increasing numbers of tourists to the old city of Nazareth. Unusual attractions such as the cultural Writers' House, museums, and the Nazareth “village” (a living display of life as it was in Biblical times) have been upgraded.
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