More Israel photos

Each morning we start out with an Israeli breakfast, which has scrambled eggs (where are my Egg Beaters? I can feel my cholesterol rising), various white cheese, some on olive oil, and various salads. Cukes are very popular at each meal, along with peppers, tomatoes, various farm cheeses and what seems to be sour cream with dill, pastries, two types of coffee, cereals (mostly flakes), and whole milk. The bread has been white. The coffees are instant but one is Turkish which is quite strong. The coffee is a powder mixed with water. Tuna is present, mostly dark. We have breakfast from 8-830 a.m., then hurry to the bus to depart by 9 a.m. We have been getting to our rooms around 10 or 10:30 and in bed around midnight.

Day three was our day going to the most north east corner of the country, Golan heights, where we visited an archeological park, Tel Dan, went to an artist colony, and the Golan Heights winery for wine tasting. We tasted a Riesling, a red wine, and a dessert wine that had a little brandy. I loved the dessert wine and got a little tipsy. We went to the gift shop where I purchased a small bottle of wine for $10 equivalent. Lydia bought a white mezuzah and a t-shirt. In the artist colony we had a lovely lunch with tuna or cheese or egg sandwich, whole grain rolls, and pastries. Some time of orange drink was also served. We visited a couple of jewelry stores and Lydia bought  earrings and a ring, but was given a necklace with a glass flower bead. We then drove past the Sea of Galilee and on to Tiberius/a for dinner. The scenery was beautiful with the water a bright blue. The marketplace had fast food type places and sit down restaurants. We had a French bread pizza for dinner. Not sure what Lydia ate, as she was out with new friends. Most places take plastic, but I am glad that I got some sheckles for the market.