Arrival in Tel Aviv

We arrived in Tel Aviv around sunset today. There were a few comedies that occurred on the trip over. Delta thankfully has changed their safety video to include some humor. I do believe this has been the only flight since I was 7 that I actually listened to the whole spill. Did you know that the safety card in your seat back pocket is quite humorous after spending a few hours in the sky lounge?

We arrived in Rome and were treated to the usual laid back style of Italian security. We had to ride a train away from our gate only to turn around and come back to the gate on the same train. We didn't do this by accident...it was a requirement. We then rode on a bus to board our plane which was boarded from both the back and the front. Let's just call that the "cluster" boarding method.

Upon arrival in Tel Aviv I was surprised
at how modern the airport is. It is quite a lovely airport. Margie drew the short stick as her luggage didn't quite make the journey with us. Have no fear though...the world traveler is prepared to spend a few nights without it.

Dinner was unbelievable tonight. Most of you know I'm a picky eater. I had three full plates of food and am now miserably full. They had roasted chicken, duck, fish, amazing hummus, amazing bread, rice, baklava, and chocolate pudding we deemed the 8th deadly sin.

I'm posting a shot of our view of the Mediterranean Sea from our balcony, a pic of the most amazing hummus I have ever had, and our yummy desserts.

More to come tomorrow as our real journey begins!