Israel - Tel Aviv
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The Ulloos arrived in Tel Aviv on 17th October. They flew with bmi from heathow T1 to Tel Aviv Yafo Ben Gurion International - be prepared for a bit of a grilling at passport control! Not too bad but remember to ask for the visas to be stamped on a separate piece of paper other wise if it is in your passport it may make it more difficult to travel to certain other countries.
The Kfar Maccabia hotel in Ramat Gan for 2 nights was to be the base for exploring Tel Aviv. A 20 minute taxi ride from just outside the airport and we were there. Ask for the meter to be used for all taxi travel. This was an impressive hotel, over the top for the ulloos, may be reflecting a new gentler approach to experiencing these countries, with a friendly and efficient reception.
Take a look for yourself at ...
http://www.kmc.co.il/index_en.cfm
That evening there was a little consideration for going to an indian reatuarant for ulloo first meal in Israel as it was Diwalli but then it was decided to get advice from reception and ulloos went to a modern popular area in Ramat Gan.
The Ulloos arrived in Tel Aviv on 17th October. They flew with bmi from heathow T1 to Tel Aviv Yafo Ben Gurion International - be prepared for a bit of a grilling at passport control! Not too bad but remember to ask for the visas to be stamped on a separate piece of paper other wise if it is in your passport it may make it more difficult to travel to certain other countries.
The Kfar Maccabia hotel in Ramat Gan for 2 nights was to be the base for exploring Tel Aviv. A 20 minute taxi ride from just outside the airport and we were there. Ask for the meter to be used for all taxi travel. This was an impressive hotel, over the top for the ulloos, may be reflecting a new gentler approach to experiencing these countries, with a friendly and efficient reception.
Take a look for yourself at ...
http://www.kmc.co.il/index_en.cfm
That evening there was a little consideration for going to an indian reatuarant for ulloo first meal in Israel as it was Diwalli but then it was decided to get advice from reception and ulloos went to a modern popular area in Ramat Gan.
Meeting up at Heathrow - all 5 this time !
Carmel Market
Carmel Market is Tel Aviv's largest food and vegetable market. A must for any visit to Tel Aviv. The ulloos travelled there by no 33 bus caught from a stop a short walk from the hotel. The hotel reception was very helpful, arming us with maps and instructions. We smartly asked for our destination to be written on a piece of paper so that we could show the driver. However, when we got on the bus, the elderly driver did not seem to speak english and looked baffled when we showed him the note --- we afterwards realised that he probably did not read english either! Don't be put off taking public transport just remember to have instructions written in hebrew as well.
Refreshment break
great pomegrante drink .... but we really should have chosen a vendor that was not next to the fresh fish stall
Bargain basement Kippas
Available at Carmel market. For up-market Kippas try the Kippa Man in Jerusalem
Is it art?
(Raj) Graffiti in Tel Aviv near the old city. Seems well done but it was done in the right place and no boubt with approvel.
Jaffa
Ulloos.... I've just found a highly recommended 3 star fish restaurant located at the worlds oldest harbour. Its only a 15 minute walk in the blazing midday sun but I'm sure it'll be worth it because it says so in the travel guide.
Moral of the story: travel guides can over-hype things. But then again, we are Ulloos and "We never learn Guy!"
Moral of the story: travel guides can over-hype things. But then again, we are Ulloos and "We never learn Guy!"
.....It was worth it
Classic Ulloo pose with Tel Aviv in the background viewed from Jaffa.
Although the harbour was disappointing Jaffa is worth paying a visit if you're in Tel Aviv.
Although the harbour was disappointing Jaffa is worth paying a visit if you're in Tel Aviv.
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.... and at tel Aviv 'ready' to fly back to London
.... and at tel Aviv 'ready' to fly back to London
I thought Sammi was saving our place in the check-in queue? Arrived 5 hours early yet we're still last in the queue!