Israel Revisited - June 9, 2007

In June 2007 I had the amazing opportunity to spend 16 days in Israel. I've never really blogged about it primarily because I wanted to upload pictures and it has taken me this long to finally get them all uploaded. So I thought I would take the time now to revisit my travels to Israel.

We left DFW airport for Tel Aviv on June 9, 2o007. My parents and some of my friends were very concerned about my safety during this trip and my sanity for even wanting to go. I was primarily concerned with packing everything I needed for a 16 day trip into carry on baggage. There was no way I was going to check baggage and risk losing half my clothes! It is amazing what you can do if you set your mind on it. I was able to pack 2 jeans, 2 khakis, 1 black pant, 6 tops, 2 pairs of shoes, an extra duffel bag for bringing souvenirs back, a clothes line (to dry my clothes on after stomping them like grapes in the bath tub...the best way to get your clothes clean without a washer), laundry detergent, toiletries, a Bible, my large digital camera with extra lenses and a lovely traveling hat.

Now if you know me very well this was an amazing feat! I do not pack light. I have been known to take a very, very large suitcase on weekend trips. I guess the fear of losing my things outweighed the fear of not having just the right pair of shoes to wear for a trip to Ben Yehuda street for ice cream.