The two weeks I spent in Israel before leaving for Istanbul didn't feel like enough time to see everyone I wanted to see. So I came back for another few weeks to visit relatives in Haifa, Rosh Pina, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Moshav Hazorim. I even had some extra time for sightseeing in Akko, Tzfat, and Ein Gedi.Practically every Israeli I told about my travel plans (Jordan and Sinai/Egypt) discouraged me from going but I couldn't resist a short excursion to Petra. One day in Jordan turned into five including a night in the desert at Wadi Rum and a great dive in Aqaba. Jordanians are exceptionally friendly, even toward Americans who clearly came over from Israel.
On my way from Jordan back to Egypt (I'm currently in Alexandria), I stopped in Eilat, Israel one last time for the wedding of my friend Barry's sister. It was beautiful and I splurged on two nights at the posh resort where the event was held. Tonight I'm taking the overnight train to Aswan... I'm excited to see Abu Simbel, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temples of Karnak.
1 comment:
i am sooo jelous that you were able to go to jordan!!!
that looks great and sounds like it was a wonderful trip:) i will have to make sure to go there next time i am in the middle east
Anna Bosin
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