Calatrava Bridge from the Light Rail

Looking out the window of a light rail car gave me the second view of the Calatrava bridge that was not ridiculous. From the street level it is so out of place that it either makes you laugh or (especially if you are local) makes you angry. From the train the harp's strings unfold, rather dizzying.

Also dizzying for some people is the screen that announces the stops, because the direction reverses as the languages cycle through Hebrew, English and Arabic. I am going to try to learn to sound out written Arabic, practicing by listening to the spoken announcements.

The other satisfying view of the Calatrava bridge is reflected in Anish Kapoor's sculpture at the Israel Museum.

Copyright 2012 Jane S. Fox