It really is a small world! Yesterday, as we were checking in, I recognized a fellow member of my synagogue, also checking in. He and his wife had also brought a couple with them who had never been to Israel and they had been touring Israel at the same time as us! This morning, after breakfast, we all sat down together and really hit it off. Turns out, his friends live near Naomi and I and they have close friends on our street. You have to come to Israel to meet people you know!
The weather improved dramatically in the early afternoon and while Ann caught up on some down time, John, Naomi and I set off on a long walk to the Eretz Israel Museum. We walked along a beautiful bike path parallel to a river with a sports complex and rowing club. The museum has very interesting pavilions with history of Tel Aviv, archeological artifacts and tools found in this region that man has created and used throughout the various civilizations.
On our return walk, we had to stop for a falafel and a drink. It is a tradition in Israel!
We walked back along the bike path that connected into a new boardwalk that is quite beautiful. There are many stores, boutiques, bars and restaurants along this section and the boardwalk is filled with people and children enjoying the day along the seaside There was quite a surf today and heavy waves splashing up onto the boardwalk over the breakwater - also many surfers on the water.
It is relax time for a while before a late dinner. We leave for the airport at about 2 in the morning, so this is my last posting from Israel.
Hope you have enjoyed the blog as much as we have enjoyed our trip!
Shalom !
