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I give a cynical harumph, thinking 'this really is no surprise'.
I went there and was slapped and then pushed down some steps by some ghastly monk. I regret deeply not taking some action, eg not putting more pressure on our tour guide to assist me in complaining. He was sympathetic and kindly, but I think, embarrassed that this had occurred in his country but in a Christian place, which I realise makes it all very sensitive and difficult.
On my visit to Jerusalem I was treated pleasantly and courteously by Jews and Arabs and assaulted by a professional Christian
I give a cynical harumph, thinking 'this really is no surprise'.
I went there and was slapped and then pushed down some steps by some ghastly monk. I regret deeply not taking some action, eg not putting more pressure on our tour guide to assist me in complaining. He was sympathetic and kindly, but I think, embarrassed that this had occurred in his country but in a Christian place, which I realise makes it all very sensitive and difficult.
On my visit to Jerusalem I was treated pleasantly and courteously by Jews and Arabs and assaulted by a professional Christian
