Hello Tel Aviv

I ended my stay with SACH Sunday and headed to Tel Aviv. It was hard saying bye to everyone, knowing I will not be able to contact them. None of the mothers in the house have an email address. My heart melted when I saw a 9 year old boy crying against a wall when he saw I was leaving. He helped me bring my luggage to the cab :(. I cried the entire way to Tel Aviv!

Haymel and Eliasa 

Me and Kanzi 

Haymen and his mom, Rama

Once in Tel Aviv the waterworks ended. I knew I was going to have a fun week because I am staying with two good college friends. We've all been friends since Freshman year. They moved to Israel 5 months ago and have been bartending. They have explained to me how different working in Israel is. They get 0$.. just tips! 

On Monday, Stephanie (1st year college suitemate) and I rented a car and drove to Akko! It was about 2 hours North. The historic architecture and coastal setting were stunning. (She drove)

We both wanted to see the mosque in Akko but two men there told us we needed to pay 10 Shekels. Steph told them she was a Muslim. They were baffled.. and said "Muslims don't dress like you do." They believed her anyways and told her she was allowed to go in for free if she wanted to pray. 

We had lunch at a place called Hummus Said. I have never eaten so much Hummus in my life! More than in Kfar Qassam. It was delicious, and kept us full the entire day. Literally.. we didn't eat dinner.

6 pitas and 2 hummus plates for about 8 dollars

Me and Steph :) 

After a long day we headed back to Tel Aviv and passed out. I'll be here for a couple more days! Then.. Kibbutz :)