One of the things that you're constantly aware of in the Holy Land is making sure you're wearing the right clothes. Knees should be covered - for men and women, I've seen some rather fascinating innovations in terms of sarongs on men. Shoulders should also be covered and sleeves should really reach your elbows - or at least approach them. In some cases heads have to covered with hats - that's mainly aimed at women though.
Yesterday when we visited Temple Mount I was very aware of all that and wore full length light linen trousers, a long sleeved knee length shift and a beautiful hand-embroidered shawl I'd bought the evening before at the hotel over my head. I sort of felt I looked the part - rather Middle Eastern!
However, the title of this post refers to my dress today!! We landed safely at five minutes to midnight last night and I'd booked into a hotel at Luton airport. I eventually turned the light off at 1.30 am but was wide awake at 6.30 so got up and came into work.
The problem was what to wear! I had to attend a meeting with the Minister this morning so nothing too 'casual' would do. But all I had in my case was attire suited to hot weather and its the monsoon season in the UK at present. I got some funny looks from people in boots and winter coats as we waited for the train on a blustery Luton station. They clearly queried my sanity as I stood there in summer clothes, a thin cardigan and sandals!!
I am truly the most inappropriately dressed person in London today!
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