Thing 1 Travels to Jerusalem!

In trying to stay respectful and not try to make a joke of such a holy city, Thing 1 didn't document the entire trip. But, it was a cold, and rainy day - and a bit rushed as a result...

On the bus ready to go!


In the Rose Gardens


Outside the Knesset


Typical viewing point of Jerusalem - bad weather = bad visibility...


Trying to give our guide, Ruven, a high five while sitting in the middle of the 4 quarters of Jerusalem


Overlooking the Christian Quarter


Dome of the Rock and The Kotel

Thing 1 Travels to the Negev and Arava

Hiking near Dimona

"Desert walk" at Kibbutz Lotan. Guy carries the load for a while...

Quick swim in the Dead Sea

Random Elvis pit stop. Tuning the guitar was necessary before becoming a mic :-)

Thing 1 Tours Kibbutz Ma'agan Michael

Chilling outside of the classroom waiting for Michal to get out

What's this? A zoo! Oh how I do love animals - especially when donkeys bite Michal's hand....

OOOOH A SCLUPTURE GARDEN! Clearly time for embarassing Michal photos


































Wow, that was a long day... relaxing with Sam and Samo in the coffee shop

The fish ponds look pretty at sunset!
Nothing like a sunset and a "mom shot" to end the day

Thing 1 Tavels to Yaffo

Tamar,
I thought of this idea, and despite the cheese factor, decided to go with it. Several members of the Ulpan now think I'm weird, and don't seem to appreciate the cuteness of the whole thing. Others think it's adorable. Thinking of you!

Thing 1 sees the Tel-Aviv coast for the first time

Thing 1 views the Tel-Aviv coast again

Thing 1 finds the Yaffo clock tower


Thing 1 enjoys Dr. Lek

Thing 1 prepares to shoot out to Tel-Aviv