sorry I have not been writing lately, I have been so busy and having a wonderful time. Friday Adam and I didn't do too much. Friday in Israel is like Sunday in the U.S., All the store close really early and there isn't too much to do. Saturday we went to Cessaria and met some of Adams friends. This couple had an amazing home, it was like and old Moroccan style inside and it was just so beautiful. Apparently Cessaria is like the Beverly hills of Israel. Afterwards we drove to Eilat, which in on the southern tip of Israel bordering Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. It was a 4 hour drive of nothing but desert, and I couldn't even see that because it was night time. We are staying in this studio flat that this couple here rents out to travelers, its really cute and very homey. I ate dates for the first time (I know they have them everywhere, but I never thought I would like them.) I had to try them since they are growing everywhere here, and to my surprise, I love them. they also have Mango trees everywhere as well. Sunday, Adam and I woke up early and went snorkeling in the Red Sea. The water was Freezing!! the temperature in Eilat is about 110 degrees everyday but the water in the sea is like the water in lake Tahoe.... Cold! The cold water was worth it, the snorkeling was amazing, I saw some coral, beautiful fish with colors of jewels, It was so wonderful. I wish I could take pictures underwater so I could share it with everyone. After that we had a nice lunch at an Asian style restaurant with Adams good friend, and some other people who live in Eilat. Everyone was so nice and fun to be around. There were two guys who are from Switzerland and Belgium and they used to skate in a show called Holiday on Ice. Another guy is someone that Adam had met in Thailand when he was there, he is also Israeli and he and his wife are very friendly and great people. After lunch we went for an afternoon dip in the sea, at that point in the day the water was too cold for me. After a nap and some rest, we went to one of the guy's home (the one from Belgium) for dinner. He had a wonderful home with a nice garden. He only stays in Eilat for about 3 months at a time, its his second home. He spends part time in Europe and part time here. the dinner was with the same people and they are all such great company. the cooking and conversation were wonderful. At about 12 in the morning we went for a walk on the promenade where all the shops and cafes were open to get food, or clothes or gifts. Back at Adam's Friends house we saw his parrots, he has 5 Parrots. One was pure white with yellow under the wings and beautiful feathers on her head that when she lifts them it looks like a crown. Two of them were big multi colored parrots that you could hold and pet. one was grey with a red tail, and quite unfriendly. And the other one was a small colorful parrot that could talk.
Monday we went shopping and had lunch at a "fast food" place. the fast food here is falafal and shwarma (Pita sandwiches with slow cooked meat or fried balls of chick peas) All fresh, with fresh vegetables. Adam's friend cooked us dinner again along with the other guys we had met. we ate and talked for hours it was so nice and peaceful. we ate the dinner on the terrace which has a view of Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Its so weird to see Jordan as if it was just two blocks away. In fact you could walk to Jordan (based on the distance)
Tuesday we went snorkeling again, It was even more amazing. I saw a long fish that was about a foot long and 2 inches wide. I saw Angel fish, I saw huge fish, schools of small fish, purple plants, yellow coral, and many colorful fish. Adam saw a blow fish hiding in the rocks. It was so fun, but the water was Freezing. Later we had dinner again at Adams friends house on the terrace with the same people and afterwards we went to a show called WOW. Its a local show where they have different acts every year or so. They have dancers, acrobats, and all types of performers. It was really fun and exciting to watch.
Wednesday we had to say goodbye to the wonderful city of Eilat. I loved it there, it was so fun yet relaxing at the same time. there is always something to do and the weather there, although hot, was beautiful. Someone made a good point, its like being on an island because its secluded from the rest of Israel and its on the beach. On the way home we stoped again at the dead sea to soak in the water and then we headed to Masada. Unfortunately when we got there it was closed. I am so disappointed, I wanted to see Masada so much. I will try to go back again, but I might have to wait till next time.
Sorry its taken me a week to post, but I haven't had a chance since we left and we just got back yesterday. Today was a rest day so I had an opportunity to finally write about the last week. I will keep my blog up to date as best as I can, and post pictures as well.
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