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Arrivederci, Roma!  We said heartfelt ciao-ciaos to our Arena House hostess this morning, grabbed our last Italian breakfast from the coffee shop down the block, and hoofed it to Termini station, luggage and all. Last night in Rome, we took pics of … Continue reading →

Italian breakfasts consist of cappuccino and a croissant, so they are considerably lighter than we’ve been used to after plentiful spreads in Israel and at the Hilton.  But, our little hotel here in Rome gives us “breakfast tickets” to take … Continue reading →

Our day began early, with a quiet stroll past the deserted Coliseum and down into the metro station where we were to ride all the way to Vatican City. Rome is lovely in the morning, cool and empty, with very … Continue reading →

The English teacher in me is trying to avoid overused adjectives, but “old” and “big” happen to be useful while one is in these parts of the world. We touch old stuff all the time here in Rome.  Old columns, old … Continue reading →

Ciao!  We arrived in Rome last night, following a cushy flight from Tel Aviv.  El Al is terrific, even after an almost 2-hour delay and a plane switch (we upgraded from a 737 to a 767 and had lots of … Continue reading →

Below are Anna and her fish — before on the right, after on the left.  (Sorry, it’s crooked)     Click on the link below for Jane’s video of the Worship Boat.     IMG_0456

“Even to them I will give in My house and within My walls a place and a name (Yad Vashem) better than that of sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting name that shall not be cut off.”  … Continue reading →

Today is much cooler than the last few days here on the shores of Galilee.  We are relaxing in our rooms this afternoon, and not swimming as the sea is quite contrary.  White caps cover the surface and clouds cast … Continue reading →

The sun has set behind the Sea of Galilee, and across the water the lights of Tiberias sweep from the shore to the cliffs of Arbel, sparkling orange and white against the blackness.  We spent our Sunday on and around the sea, … Continue reading →