My First Two Weeks in Israel - Day 13 - Neighbourhood Walk

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Today was another quiet day. The weather made me think of Vancouver.  From my apartment, I could hear the howling sound of the wind, and the sun hid behind clouds for most of the day.  It finally came out at 4:00 pm, at which time I decided to take a stroll in search of a special café recommended by Shula. From the window, I saw people dressed with sweaters, so I decided to wear a light jacket that barely kept me warm.  The ground was wet, so I realized that the soil of Israel finally got some liquid food.

I enjoyed my walk very much, and experienced a sense of openness and calm. I took several photographs, which I am sharing with you for your enjoyment. I managed to find the famous café and treated myself to a little pastry. I sat outside and observed the social interaction atypical of Vancouver.  The café is located in the middle of a residential street, like a neighbourhood social club. 

I am trying to widen my network and have several prospects already. What I am missing a lot is yoga practice.  I haven’t found a yoga studio close to home that is reasonably priced. Most studios are located in the center of town, off the Dizengoff District, and judging from their prices they cater to the more affluent crowd.  I am still on the look for my much needed yoga practise that keeps my joints oiled and my life energy flowing.

This is my last daily post, as the first two weeks of my arrival have been so instrumental in my adaptation. I will continue to post at least weekly, and share with you less mundane experiences and more weekly highlights.