Friday, June 23, 2006
Here we are, 3 days and counting until the big departure. It's been a confusing week of paperwork, goodbyes and a lot of food. When we last posted, we were on our way from San Luis Obispo. We've since been to Disneyland and San Diego (with pictures below) and back to home base: Castro Valley. We are once again in the process of going through our most precious items and deciding how important they are (store it, toss it or pack it). Our goal is to take 2 suitcases each, plus a carry-on and personal item each. And if we're really good, we'll keep it all under the requied weight (yeah right!).
A lot of you have been asking about what's going to happen when we get there. So, for those of you who haven't heard the latest, we have an apartment beginning July 2!! It's the cheapest that we've found, 30 minutes walking to HUC (Jamie's school), very close to a big shuk (outdoor shopping) and comes with a washing machine, which I understand means practically luxury by Israeli standards. Also, it is a 3 bedroom place, so there's plenty of room for visitors--as long as you don't mind sleeping on the floor. Oh, did I mention? No furniture. So, we'll be spending our first few days getting acquainted with the city and searching for a cheap bed--and please don't remind me what it means to have a second hand bed, I'm grossed out already. Also, I guess I can look forward to scorpians. Apparently they are very common in the desert and I've been told to shake out my shoes before sticking my foot inside. Great.
It's been very hot here and getting hotter (I believe we're in the 100s this weekend). Jamie and I are sure this is meant to prep us for what's to come. And as I've been told many times, "it's a dry heat!" Right. Dry. No problem.
Well, this week has been alternately terrifying and exciting. We've cancelled most of our bills and finally got our passports back from the consulate. Few! I can't believe we're leaving in only 3 days. As we've said before, thanks to all of you for your encouragement and support in reaching this crazy goal. We're going to miss everyone so much. Please let me know if you're coming anywhere close to Israel (I might meet you nearby if you're too chicken to come to Jerusalem). Keep up with our blog, email us, leave us comments. We'll miss you tons!
Dad bbq-ing on father's day
Keri and Rick (almost at the one year anniversary)
Jodi and Todd, (look closely, you might see a new ring!)
Michael stopped by for some bagels
One last goodbye to our Laurens from BBYO
Jamie and Sandella at the airport (all the way from TN to say goodbye)
A dinner with some friends, one more goodbye
A lot of you have been asking about what's going to happen when we get there. So, for those of you who haven't heard the latest, we have an apartment beginning July 2!! It's the cheapest that we've found, 30 minutes walking to HUC (Jamie's school), very close to a big shuk (outdoor shopping) and comes with a washing machine, which I understand means practically luxury by Israeli standards. Also, it is a 3 bedroom place, so there's plenty of room for visitors--as long as you don't mind sleeping on the floor. Oh, did I mention? No furniture. So, we'll be spending our first few days getting acquainted with the city and searching for a cheap bed--and please don't remind me what it means to have a second hand bed, I'm grossed out already. Also, I guess I can look forward to scorpians. Apparently they are very common in the desert and I've been told to shake out my shoes before sticking my foot inside. Great.
It's been very hot here and getting hotter (I believe we're in the 100s this weekend). Jamie and I are sure this is meant to prep us for what's to come. And as I've been told many times, "it's a dry heat!" Right. Dry. No problem.
Well, this week has been alternately terrifying and exciting. We've cancelled most of our bills and finally got our passports back from the consulate. Few! I can't believe we're leaving in only 3 days. As we've said before, thanks to all of you for your encouragement and support in reaching this crazy goal. We're going to miss everyone so much. Please let me know if you're coming anywhere close to Israel (I might meet you nearby if you're too chicken to come to Jerusalem). Keep up with our blog, email us, leave us comments. We'll miss you tons!
Dad bbq-ing on father's day
Keri and Rick (almost at the one year anniversary)
Jodi and Todd, (look closely, you might see a new ring!)
Michael stopped by for some bagels
One last goodbye to our Laurens from BBYO
Jamie and Sandella at the airport (all the way from TN to say goodbye)
A dinner with some friends, one more goodbye
