The flights were fine. We slept from Toronto to Tel Aviv. We rented a car and drove to Jerusalem like natives. Ok, not quite like natives. More like the blind leading the blind! We had directions that were written by someone who doesn't drive (my Dad) and who didn't know a lot of street names but with only one stop at a gas station, we found my parents apartment.
Unfortuntely, we didn't have a phone and couldn't find the entrance to their building.
Fortunately, our sister-in-law and 2 of her 3 kids, as well as her father-in-law, drove up JUST as we were sitting on the street wondering how we'd be getting into the building! It was a nice reunion on the street!
We have spent the past couple of days walking around Jerusalem, in the German colony and around the Old City. We've shopped in shuks, seen the Western Wall and just basically been enjoying the wonderful weather - high 60's and partly cloudy.
We had dinner at my brothers' place last night in Efrat - about 25 minutes from Jerusalem and completely enjoyed the bedlam that is a Bogner reunion tradition!
Tonight, our niece and nephew (Ari & Gili) will be spending the night with us at my parents and tomorrow, Linda & I will be taking Sophie, Ari & Gili to the Tel Aviv beaches and surrounding area for the day. It's supposed to be close to 80!
My parents' apartment is just beautiful with a great balcony where you can hang out reading and watching the bustling of people and traffic going by underneath. They live in a great neighborhood that reminds us very much of being in Manhattan with lower buildings. Lots of shops, great restaurants and lovely parks.
We are completely enjoying ourselves.
Sounds like a grand time (especially the temps)! Goes without saying, but well...enjoy! enjoy! enjoy!
Posted by: Deborah | 10/27/2008 at 14:48
Sounds amazing!! Be safe and have a wonderful, wonderful time!!
Posted by: Beth | 10/27/2008 at 21:15
Awesome.
And I will not comment that you couldn't find your way into the building.
:::whistling::::
Posted by: Tina-cious.com | 10/28/2008 at 11:00
Awesome. We would LOVE to visit Israel one of these days. It's on the list. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Posted by: eb | 10/28/2008 at 13:15
Ummmm, honey.... my father-in-law is YOUR Dad! That was my honest-to-goodness-biological father! :-)
Posted by: zahava | 10/28/2008 at 15:14
Glad you made it safe and sound. Enjoy the visit!
Posted by: SassyFemme | 10/28/2008 at 22:04
Thanks everyone for the nice comments and Zahava - - WHOOPS! You're right. You arrived with your DAD! :)
Posted by: treppenwitz | 10/29/2008 at 04:07
Oh how great!
Enjoy & relax!
Posted by: KMae | 10/29/2008 at 13:12
Enjoy.
Posted by: Jack | 11/03/2008 at 10:51