Last night I did a little exploring of my community. I walked about 1 block from my home and hopped on a bus which took me close to the center of the community where I am living. There is a town square and shops surrounding it so I wandered around and had a bite to eat. There are several small clothing and shoe stores- nothing exciting and the clothing here is very expensive so I think I will save my shekels. There is also a grocery store, pharmacy, hair salon, bank etc. There are several spice stores which is big around here. There are barrels filled with exotic spices. It smells so good! Too bad I am not cooking.
When I returned my roommate (sounds pretty funny doesn't it) asked me if I wanted to go to a street fair that she heard about. Party girl that I am, I said sure and turned around and got back onto the bus, this time into the area of the old city. Only in Israel would I sit on the bus directly across from a kid (I mean it- not even facial hair yet) holding an uzi and listening to his Ipod. We ended up in Jerusalem at a street festival organized by the German colony and serving Chinese food. It was a beautiful evening and it was fun to walk around and see the sights. There was food, crafts and entertainers.
So after getting up at 6:00, working 8 hours, exploring the community and then going to a festival this party girl crawled into bed at 11:45pm- EXHAUSTED! And no rest for the weary- I was up at 6:00 again today for work. I am going to (interpret- have to) rest tonight. Tomorrow people are coming to clean the common areas of the house where I am. I am going to try to bribe them to do my room too and then I go to the food pantry for the weekly stipend. It should be interesting. I also had a quick chat with the head nurse of the hospital today and she wants to meet with me to learn about what kind of work I did and if I could bring any of my expertise to them. It should be interesting and I will keep you posted!
I hope you are enjoying my adventures. I will try to start taking some pictures to share
Love to all,
Sue
An uzi, huh... and I bet you sat there chewing your gum like it was just like any other day. Wild. I can only imagine what stories are to come next. I knew you would keep me entertained.
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Mary Ann
you're becoming such an Israeli! You have to learn your weapons though, they haven't used Uzi's since the 80s. eeparon!!!
ReplyDeleteSue!!! Sounds like you're having a wonderful time in Israel! I hope you will be able to relax over shabbat. I love your enthusiasm for life! Keep the stories coming. P.S. I LOVE the wedding pics!!! Very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour new 20 year old life style is beginning to match your new looks! Don't stay out too late though young lady! And Adam is right about the uzi. I would imagine he was carrying an M-16.
ReplyDeleteWell I see I will have to study firearms- whatever it was, it looked menacing! I am so glad you are reading and enjoying the blog. It helps me feel connected to everyone. And Adam, I am slowing progressing beyond eeparon. There is a nursery school next to my house and I heard the teacher tell a child not to run and I understood it!!!!! I was so happy about that- lo ratz!!!!!!
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