… well this is the last dawn for a while… over Mt. Zion. We leave this evening for Ethiopia and will be in both Gondar and the capital, Addis Ababa for about two weeks. We are eager about the trip and to reconnect with dear friends. Today will be spent in packing and tying up…
Tag: Travel
The Smell of Rain!
It is very unusual to receive rain in Israel before Rosh HaShanah. This morning it was so wonderful to see the sky darken, smell the fresh rain, and watch the water pool on the pavement as the little drops of rain accumulated. We just stood on the veranda, taking in deep breaths… That smell is…
For a Sweet Year
We celebrated the Jewish New Year last evening with dear friends. They live not far from us in Jerusalem. The meal was amazing with four, round braided Sabbath breads, some with raisins, cinnamon, plain, and whole wheat. We feasted on it. I kid you not, it was better than any dessert. Later we had a…
Like Children
Jerusalem is preparing for the Jewish New Year, Rosh HaShanah. The city is scurrying to buy Gefilte fish, special Sabbath bread, apples and honey, matza ball soup (one of my favorites!) and all the special foods of the holiday. These two Orthodox boys playing on the streets are in another world today… occupied with the…
Ice, Salt, and Lot’s Wife…
This looks like ice or snow on the water, but it is the salty crust on the Dead Sea. The beautiful mountains in the background are Jordan. It is amazing that the water is so aqua… I just the color of the Dead Sea. The clearer the sky and atmosphere, the bluer the water. We…
I’ve Gone Green…
… that is I bought some plants for our apartment. That’s pretty “green,” wouldn’t you say? We weren’t going to buy plants until later in the year after we make a quick trip back to the states, but we found these really, really healthy ones at–of all places–IKEA! And because they were so amazingly cheap,…
Hooked on Spices
I had so much fun the other day buying spices in Jerusalem. First of all, I am a spice freak, nut… whatever you want to call me. Some people buy gadgets. Others buy clothes. While still others purchase shoes. I indulge in spices. Every exotic blend I can lay my hands on… comes home with…
Pizza Obama
We pass by this pizza shop in Jerusalem almost everyday. Wayne talked to the shop owner about the name. He thought it was a great idea to name his new restaurant “Pizza Obama” when Obama won the election with such pizzazz last year. But it seems his place has suffered with the low popularity of…
Bonnie Saul Wilks 