After the necessary “sleep-less” night flight into Ben Gurion, Tel Aviv we were happy to be greeted by traditional sunny hot Israeli weather. We spent just a few moments orienting, freshening up, changing money and boarding our bus for the quick trip to Old Jaffe where we stood on the tel to toast our freedom and the fact that we can just hop on a plane and come here. We remembered that was not always the case and still is not for some. We had a glimpse of Tel Aviv, down the coast line, and learned the beginning of its history.
We joined together again to observe the place that Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated on November 4, 1995 and continued on to Rabin Square.
Sprite in Hebrew
Then the search for falafel began in earnest on the streets of Tel Aviv where we found everything from Shwarma, to falafel to Buddah Burgers, and even pizza for a few pickier eaters!
The weather was hot and jet lag was prevalent but we managed a short stop at Independence Hall to learn a more complete history of Tel Aviv. We sat in the very room where Ben Gurion declared Israel a state on 1948.
Soon we headed to the hotel for a much needed rejuvenating swim in the clear and very warm Mediterranean Sea. The day ended with a welcome meal in the Yemenite Quarter of Tel Aviv where we were served, among other things, falafel!
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