holy moly - I am going to Israel :)

[karinothing]

My BFF lives there. This is probably her last year here. I randomly looked at prices and they were under $900 (which is amazing) and so I am going. Alone (no DS no DH) for a week. Eek! I am kind of freaking out but really excited.

I did ask DS if I could go and he said no because I had to make him toast and eggs so hopefully he will not be too disappointed.

[sjh722]

Cool! Have fun - that sounds like an awesome trip.

[jayhawkbecca]

That is one place I've always wanted to go. Enjoy!

[AAM2012]

Awesome! Have fun 

[karinothing]

Thanks ladies. I am so excited. I was really nervous to pull the trigger, since getting married (and especially since having DS) I haven't spent this much money on myself. It seems so extravagant.

[rikki]

Yay. I'm so excited for you!

[heygrey]

have so much fun!

[mcc]

Enjoy! Where will you be staying? I love Israel--lived there for a bit

[karinothing]

Oct 24, 2014 22:29:41 GMT -5 mcc said:

Enjoy! Where will you be staying? I love Israel--lived there for a bit

My friends live in Tel Aviv a few blocks from the beach, not sure what v neighborhood though. Any recommendations?

[tacom]

Enjoy!!

[mellymel]

Have fun!

[chickens987]

Oct 24, 2014 20:41:43 GMT -5 karinothing said:

My BFF lives there. This is probably her last year here. I randomly looked at prices and they were under $900 (which is amazing) and so I am going. Alone (no DS no DH) for a week. Eek! I am kind of freaking out but really excited.

I did ask DS if I could go and he said no because I had to make him toast and eggs so hopefully he will not be too disappointed.

He can make himself biscuits for a week!

[karinothing]

Oct 25, 2014 6:06:52 GMT -5 chickens987 said:

Oct 24, 2014 20:41:43 GMT -5 karinothing said:

My BFF lives there. This is probably her last year here. I randomly looked at prices and they were under $900 (which is amazing) and so I am going. Alone (no DS no DH) for a week. Eek! I am kind of freaking out but really excited.

I did ask DS if I could go and he said no because I had to make him toast and eggs so hopefully he will not be too disappointed.

He can make himself biscuits for a week!

Ha right? Plus he did tell me yesterday he was now old enough to cook dinner, so his meal needs appear met

[orangeblossom]

Enjoy! I wish I'd gone when I had a relative living there. A few family members went, but I decided not to go.

[cosmos]

I'm so jealous! I've been trying to make it there forever. (I have a lot of family there) but the timing has never worked out. Hoping in 2015. Have fun!

[cheezer]

Awesome

[KaraOrNot]

Enjoy!

[tacosforlife]

YAY!

I would like credit for telling karinothing to DO IT! DO IT!

#enabler

[karinothing]

Oct 25, 2014 7:31:23 GMT -5 cosmos said:

I'm so jealous! I've been trying to make it there forever. (I have a lot of family there) but the timing has never worked out. Hoping in 2015. Have fun!

Tickets are pretty inexpensive in early 2015, hope you can make it out!

[WinterWine]

Have an awesome trip!!

[HoneySpider]

Have fun!

[magdala]

Oct 24, 2014 21:20:13 GMT -5 karinothing said:

Thanks ladies. I am so excited. I was really nervous to pull the trigger, since getting married (and especially since having DS) I haven't spent this much money on myself. It seems so extravagant.

You are worth the extravagance.  Enjoy every minute!

[mcc]

Oct 24, 2014 22:35:27 GMT -5 karinothing said:

Oct 24, 2014 22:29:41 GMT -5 mcc said:

Enjoy! Where will you be staying? I love Israel--lived there for a bit

My friends live in Tel Aviv a few blocks from the beach, not sure what v neighborhood though. Any recommendations?

That's a great place to be--anywhere near the beach is great. Depending on their apt, don't be surprised if things are shabby compared to the US. My second apt was in the Old North where a lot of Americans live (Tzafon Yashan) and the shower was literally a shower head with a curtain and we had to squeegie the water into a drain after every use. The apts are really different there but most of them are fine. 

Prepare yourself for feral cats, lots of them. They won't come up to you, but they will be all over and it can make some people sad or catch you by surprise. 

The Port (Namal) is great and I'm sure they will take you there for fish restaurants and cool bars--try all the little plates (satatim) of random things at the fish restaurants. Be adventurous with food and trust your friends for recommendations. Go for hummus in Jaffa (Yafo) and through the Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel) for an awesome outdoor market experience. Eat shakshuka for breakfast (eggs poached in tomatoes) and fresh pita (it's like little clouds of yum) and enjoy. Pomegranates are in season so if you see juice stands try it out (meetz rimon). There might be Hanukkah donuts out on streets or in stores so if you see them, you have to eat that.

Obviously I loved the food! Israelis are warm and welcoming so you should have a blast! I'm so excited for you! Let me know if you have any more questions

[lys]

You will NOT regret spending this money on yourself. Have a wonderful time.

[bronxgirl]

Have fun! Israel is fabulous. Tell us all about your trip.

[krystee]

My heart is warmed by lys approving an expense.

Have fun and post pics when you get back!!

[karinothing]

Oct 25, 2014 15:28:54 GMT -5 krystee said:

My heart is warmed by lys approving an expense.

Have fun and post pics when you get back!!

Right? I totally feel better about spending the money now lol.

[mpc]

that sounds like an awesome trip. i'm jealous!

[Saint Monica]

Jealous!

[SJ]

Oh I'm so glad you pulled the trigger! I have spent lots of time in Israel and love it so. Have a blast!