With Israel’s 60th last week I’ve noticed a strong feeling of patriotism here not felt in Australia. Sure we have Australia Day and every bloke and his mates done the flag like a cape and proceed to get themselves paralitic on booze then running roit on anyone looking vaguely like an immigrant. In Israel the bright blue and white flag is seen in apartment windows, flying on car roofs, on the sides of buildings and [...]

Although I’ve been keeping active, it involved a lot of cafes with friends for coffee, heading to the beach, lazing in the sun, going out to bars. Lots of photos but not really that news worthy. A phone call from aunty brings me back to reality with questions like “Why don’t you call me?”, “Are you eating well?”, “Are you having fun?”, “Why don’t you get married?” I thought mum went home!!! So a visit [...]

Could be worse.

Wed 7th May. Back in Tel Aviv and invited to a rooftop party to celebrate Israel’s 60th year of independence. 50 shekels and an open bar, lots of people, dancing, having a good time, ligh show and fireworks. Great.

Wednesday 7th May. Israel turns 60. Big parties all over the country tonight. This morning i check out of my hostel and join Deb and her friend Amy for some snorkelling before heading back to Tel Aviv. We go to the beach near the Egyptian border where the coral and fish are prettier.