Monday, December 24, 2018

From Lakeside Travels in Israel: December 2018


From Roberta Heinrich:

Dec. 24, 2018. What a day! Tel Aviv -a view from my balcony - 





that’s the Mediterranean Sea! Delectable breakfast in the hotel and then a trip to the room where it happened - the art museum where Israel declared itself a Jewish State. Shortly after, immersed in Levinsky street with its scent of spices, we sampled pastries filled with spinach, cheese, mushrooms and more. (The butcher shop photo is in homage to my Grandpa Harry, a Kosher butcher from Odessa) On nearby blocks we spied Bauhaus architecture surrounded by European and modern buildings. 
Our Group!

Then to Old Jaffa- the mosque, clock tower, remains of an archeological dig and a
sculpture overlooking the sea. Touring the alleyways, shopping the flea market, and tasting local fare closed our afternoon. Tonight we’re off to a traditional Israeli dinner! A perfect day.

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