What better time to visit Israel than to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the creation of this tiny state which has a rich history that can appeal to everyone. All we think about is what we hear on the news or read in the papers. Israel is a vibrant country where the people are happy and productive and very proud of their country. Tourism is booming and the sites and biblical history are well worth the long flight there.
My son is spending a semester of college abroad at the University in Jerusalem so I went for a week to visit him. We rented a car and traveled from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv and to the north. We stayed in wonderful hotels on the beach in Tel Aviv, visited Moshavs growing oranges and avocados and stayed in wonderful bed and breakfasts in those moshavs called “zimmers” from the German name for rooms. Most people speak English and we always felt safe. The young people all spend 2 years in the army after high school and before college and learn a lot about life and war before they are even 21. Their pride in their country is wonderful.
From Israel, visiting Turkey, Jordan and Egypt are easy add ons. Don’t forget this wonderful little country and all its jewels.
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