I slept well last night but woke up and got up VERY early.
After breakfast, I managed to take the trash and recycling out, do a little grocery shopping, and get challah for Shabbat.
I taught 3 units of Berlitz lessons today: 9:00-9:45 and 10:30-12:00.
For lunch at home, I had a tomato-and-cheese sandwich, half a yellow bell pepper, a cucumber, and a small container of cottage cheese (1% fat).
I was lazy and relaxed for most of the afternoon. I do work on an email regarding the floundering billionaire project, but I did it at home and only talked to David on the phone about it.
In the evening, I lit candles, drank some sweet red wine, and ate a little challah to welcome Shabbat.
I walked only 0.79 kilometers today.
Friday, March 31, 2017
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Thursday, 30 March 2017
I slept quite well last night and got up early this morning.
I was scheduled to teach 7 units of Berlitz lessons today but was informed first thing in the morning that one 2-unit lesson was a late cancellation: 9:30-11:45, 4:00-5:30 (the late cancellation), and 5:30-7:00.
After my morning lesson, I headed right down to David's house to work on the billionaire project. We answered several e-mails, but the most difficult one was the last. This was an answer to an e-mail that the oligarch's rep in Moscow sent, in which she was proposing very large cuts to the plan that David was offering. He's not at all sure that the billionaire is even aware yet of what she's doing, but, in any case, it's quite unacceptable. Therefore, we had to write a long letter explaining exactly why her cuts would ruin the trip, or at least make it of a seriously degraded quality compared to what he is accustomed to. So, now we'll just have to see what happens. I was glad for the late cancellation of my 4:00 lesson because it gave me plenty of time to help David with this difficult response.
On my walk back, I snapped some pictures across the valley showing the play of light and shadows of clouds on the Jordanian mountains. Today's pic of the day is one of them:
After my last lesson, I ate lunch. I was a little hungry off and on towards evening, but not constantly, even though I hadn't eaten anything since a rather early breakfast. I ate a good meal in the evening, though, something I usually don't do.
I walked a total of 3.7 kilometers today (down to David's place and back).
I was scheduled to teach 7 units of Berlitz lessons today but was informed first thing in the morning that one 2-unit lesson was a late cancellation: 9:30-11:45, 4:00-5:30 (the late cancellation), and 5:30-7:00.
After my morning lesson, I headed right down to David's house to work on the billionaire project. We answered several e-mails, but the most difficult one was the last. This was an answer to an e-mail that the oligarch's rep in Moscow sent, in which she was proposing very large cuts to the plan that David was offering. He's not at all sure that the billionaire is even aware yet of what she's doing, but, in any case, it's quite unacceptable. Therefore, we had to write a long letter explaining exactly why her cuts would ruin the trip, or at least make it of a seriously degraded quality compared to what he is accustomed to. So, now we'll just have to see what happens. I was glad for the late cancellation of my 4:00 lesson because it gave me plenty of time to help David with this difficult response.
On my walk back, I snapped some pictures across the valley showing the play of light and shadows of clouds on the Jordanian mountains. Today's pic of the day is one of them:
After my last lesson, I ate lunch. I was a little hungry off and on towards evening, but not constantly, even though I hadn't eaten anything since a rather early breakfast. I ate a good meal in the evening, though, something I usually don't do.
I walked a total of 3.7 kilometers today (down to David's place and back).
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Wednesday, 29 March 2017
I slept well and got up feeling quite rested.
After breakfast, I did some grocery shopping at the nearest market (Elimelech Supermarket).
I taught 6 units of Berlitz lessons today: 9:30-11:00, 5:30-7:00, and 7:00-8:30.
After my first class, I walked down to do more work with David on the billionaire vacation project. He still hasn't managed to find someone else to do the work (and, as he confessed to me, he really LIKES working with me, which I was happy to hear, of course).
He brought me back home in plenty of time to get ready for my 2 back-to-back evening classes.
I walked a total of 2.4 kilometers today.
After breakfast, I did some grocery shopping at the nearest market (Elimelech Supermarket).
I taught 6 units of Berlitz lessons today: 9:30-11:00, 5:30-7:00, and 7:00-8:30.
After my first class, I walked down to do more work with David on the billionaire vacation project. He still hasn't managed to find someone else to do the work (and, as he confessed to me, he really LIKES working with me, which I was happy to hear, of course).
He brought me back home in plenty of time to get ready for my 2 back-to-back evening classes.
I walked a total of 2.4 kilometers today.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
I slept well last night and got up late this morning. At first, I was a little tired and stiff even after getting up, but I quickly got back to normal.
I walked over to and enjoyed today's English speakers' meeting very much.
Afterwards, I walked over to the Pelephone office (my cell phone provider) to see if I could lower my monthly payments. In the end, I was able to get somewhat better service and some free products and, somehow, thereby REDUCE the amount I'll have to pay monthly (and the reductions continue in the future, as well). I'm not sure how they do this, but apparently that's just how it works. In fact, I actually got it lowered in 3 steps by persisting in asking about possibilities. Maybe I could have done better, but it seemed like the best deal I could get in the end, and, unless they were outright lying to me, I'll be paying about 100 shekels less each month.
I also walked back home from there (quite a long ways) and ate lunch quite late at home (a quesadilla, weenies in a tortilla, a tomato, a cucumber, and some halva). I took today's pic of the day during my walk:
I wrote one quick e-mail for David (on the billionaire project) today. He's looking for someone to replace me who can work the hours he needs, but he has not yet succeeded, so I'll continue to support him as I have time (and I'm sure I'll get something for it, probably a pretty good amount, in fact), and he'll continue to search for a native English speaker who can work the hours he really needs. I feel much better about this arrangement, since I will avoid damaging my relationship with Berlitz this way, which is important.
I taught 4 units of Berlitz lessons today, back-to-back: 5:30-7:00 and 7:00-8:30.
I walked a total of 6 kilometers today.
I walked over to and enjoyed today's English speakers' meeting very much.
Afterwards, I walked over to the Pelephone office (my cell phone provider) to see if I could lower my monthly payments. In the end, I was able to get somewhat better service and some free products and, somehow, thereby REDUCE the amount I'll have to pay monthly (and the reductions continue in the future, as well). I'm not sure how they do this, but apparently that's just how it works. In fact, I actually got it lowered in 3 steps by persisting in asking about possibilities. Maybe I could have done better, but it seemed like the best deal I could get in the end, and, unless they were outright lying to me, I'll be paying about 100 shekels less each month.
I also walked back home from there (quite a long ways) and ate lunch quite late at home (a quesadilla, weenies in a tortilla, a tomato, a cucumber, and some halva). I took today's pic of the day during my walk:
I wrote one quick e-mail for David (on the billionaire project) today. He's looking for someone to replace me who can work the hours he needs, but he has not yet succeeded, so I'll continue to support him as I have time (and I'm sure I'll get something for it, probably a pretty good amount, in fact), and he'll continue to search for a native English speaker who can work the hours he really needs. I feel much better about this arrangement, since I will avoid damaging my relationship with Berlitz this way, which is important.
I taught 4 units of Berlitz lessons today, back-to-back: 5:30-7:00 and 7:00-8:30.
I walked a total of 6 kilometers today.
Monday, March 27, 2017
Monday, 27 March 2017
I had trouble getting to sleep last night but eventually slept well. I got up VERY early and was on my way down to the airport shortly after 5:00 a.m.
After checking in for my flight, I had a large cheese burekas and a bottle of PepsiMax for breakfast.
I took lots of pictures today, during the flight up, while walking around in Tel Aviv, and during the flight back. Today's pic of the day shows one of the most stunning flower shots:
The appointment with Dr. Keren-Paz (my surgeon) was quite uneventful, since I already knew that my PSA was nearly down to zero (0.04). But he seemed as happy as I was at the news. He told me to come back to see him in 3 months with another PSA result, just to check, so I have already scheduled it.
After leaving there, I walked to several places. First, I went over to the adjacent mall, where I had a frozen yogurt. Then I headed over to the Yitzkhak Rabin Plaza (next to Tel Aviv City Hall), where I sat in a chaise and soaked up the sun for a while. From there, I walked over to Gan Me'ir, where I walked around, took more pictures, and soaked up more sun until David's meeting at the gay center there was over. He and I and several of his friends then walked north, talking about many things, both in English and in Hebrew. Eventually, David and I and a new friend of his ended up eating lunch at a small, home-style restaurant in Diezengof Centre, a large shopping mall on BOTH sides of Diezengof Street.
After lunch, the 2 of them walked with me as far as the bridge, and then they turned around and went back to David's house while I continued walking to the airport. By the time I finished going through security, getting my boarding pass, and going to the bathroom, the flight was already boarding.
I took plenty more pictures on the way back, including of Netanya, Tulkarm, Jericho, and several kibbutzim in the Arava.
When I arrived back in Eilat, I walked up as far as the Central Bus Station, and then waited at the bus stop near there for a bus home (I ended up on number 6).
I walked a total of 14 kilometers today.
After checking in for my flight, I had a large cheese burekas and a bottle of PepsiMax for breakfast.
I took lots of pictures today, during the flight up, while walking around in Tel Aviv, and during the flight back. Today's pic of the day shows one of the most stunning flower shots:
The appointment with Dr. Keren-Paz (my surgeon) was quite uneventful, since I already knew that my PSA was nearly down to zero (0.04). But he seemed as happy as I was at the news. He told me to come back to see him in 3 months with another PSA result, just to check, so I have already scheduled it.
After leaving there, I walked to several places. First, I went over to the adjacent mall, where I had a frozen yogurt. Then I headed over to the Yitzkhak Rabin Plaza (next to Tel Aviv City Hall), where I sat in a chaise and soaked up the sun for a while. From there, I walked over to Gan Me'ir, where I walked around, took more pictures, and soaked up more sun until David's meeting at the gay center there was over. He and I and several of his friends then walked north, talking about many things, both in English and in Hebrew. Eventually, David and I and a new friend of his ended up eating lunch at a small, home-style restaurant in Diezengof Centre, a large shopping mall on BOTH sides of Diezengof Street.
After lunch, the 2 of them walked with me as far as the bridge, and then they turned around and went back to David's house while I continued walking to the airport. By the time I finished going through security, getting my boarding pass, and going to the bathroom, the flight was already boarding.
I took plenty more pictures on the way back, including of Netanya, Tulkarm, Jericho, and several kibbutzim in the Arava.
When I arrived back in Eilat, I walked up as far as the Central Bus Station, and then waited at the bus stop near there for a bus home (I ended up on number 6).
I walked a total of 14 kilometers today.
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Sunday, 26 March 2017
I slept well last night and got up quite late this morning.
I ate breakfast right away and then headed down to Maccabi for my weekly blood test. Afterwards, I went up to the optician's shop and picked up another bottle of cleaning fluid for my glasses. Next, I walked down to the Breishit health food store in the industrial area and got a few items that I like there. Finally, I took a leisurely walk home, mostly along back paths and away from the roads. I took several photos, of course, including today's pick of the day, a view of one of the areas between garden apartments not far from where I live:
I had a yam, a tomato, and some mixed seeds and nuts for lunch at home today.
During the afternoon, I mostly relaxed.
In talking with Berlitz today, I found that they could NOT give me the month of April off, and it looks like David, the guy preparing for the billionaire's vacation, will need me more and at more times that I'll be available. He's going to look into the possibility of bringing in another person, who may either supplement or replace me. I'll be happy to continue to work with him if he can work around my Berlitz schedule, but it's possible that he won't. So, I may not be doing all the things on the project that I had planned. But I feel okay about the whole thing, however it may work out.
In the evening, I once again enjoyed our play-reading group. This will be our last meeting until May.
I walked a total of 7.9 kilometers today.
I ate breakfast right away and then headed down to Maccabi for my weekly blood test. Afterwards, I went up to the optician's shop and picked up another bottle of cleaning fluid for my glasses. Next, I walked down to the Breishit health food store in the industrial area and got a few items that I like there. Finally, I took a leisurely walk home, mostly along back paths and away from the roads. I took several photos, of course, including today's pick of the day, a view of one of the areas between garden apartments not far from where I live:
I had a yam, a tomato, and some mixed seeds and nuts for lunch at home today.
During the afternoon, I mostly relaxed.
In talking with Berlitz today, I found that they could NOT give me the month of April off, and it looks like David, the guy preparing for the billionaire's vacation, will need me more and at more times that I'll be available. He's going to look into the possibility of bringing in another person, who may either supplement or replace me. I'll be happy to continue to work with him if he can work around my Berlitz schedule, but it's possible that he won't. So, I may not be doing all the things on the project that I had planned. But I feel okay about the whole thing, however it may work out.
In the evening, I once again enjoyed our play-reading group. This will be our last meeting until May.
I walked a total of 7.9 kilometers today.
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Shabbat, 25 March 2017
I got to bed early last night, slept very well, and got up early this morning.
After breakfast, I set out on a long walk. I started by going on the big loop in the opposite direction, but instead of walking up Argaman to close the loop, I continued all the way to the point where Sheshet HaYamim Avenue and Harim Road meet (the kikar by the giant pencil cup). Then I walked on Harim Road back to Argaman and down it to my place. For part of the walk, I talked on the phone with David in Tel Aviv, which was very enjoyable.
During my walk, I took today's pic of the day from the Sheshet HaYamim bridge over Nakhal Shakhamon. On the left, you can see Har Shlomo (Mt. Solomon) with "Little White Mountain" (my name for it) in front of it, and on the right, you can see White Mountain:
Most of the rest of the day, I just relaxed. I had my usual rice and eggs (plus a tomato/cucumber salad) for lunch, and I talked with Joyce in Ohio in the late afternoon.
I walked a total of 8.1 kilometers today.
After breakfast, I set out on a long walk. I started by going on the big loop in the opposite direction, but instead of walking up Argaman to close the loop, I continued all the way to the point where Sheshet HaYamim Avenue and Harim Road meet (the kikar by the giant pencil cup). Then I walked on Harim Road back to Argaman and down it to my place. For part of the walk, I talked on the phone with David in Tel Aviv, which was very enjoyable.
During my walk, I took today's pic of the day from the Sheshet HaYamim bridge over Nakhal Shakhamon. On the left, you can see Har Shlomo (Mt. Solomon) with "Little White Mountain" (my name for it) in front of it, and on the right, you can see White Mountain:
Most of the rest of the day, I just relaxed. I had my usual rice and eggs (plus a tomato/cucumber salad) for lunch, and I talked with Joyce in Ohio in the late afternoon.
I walked a total of 8.1 kilometers today.
Friday, March 24, 2017
Friday, 24 March 2017
Here in Israel, we set our clocks ahead last night, but I still managed to get up a bit early this morning.
I taught 4 units of Berlitz lessons today: 9:00-10:30 and 11:30-1:00.
Between the two lessons, I took out the trash and recycling, bought challah, and did a little grocery shopping.
I had a salad and 2 shnitzels for lunch at home. Then I relaxed for a little while.
I walked down to David's to help him with some more e-mails a little later and stayed there until nearly dark. I think we got some important work done related to our billionaire's trip project, but there are still MANY details to be arranged.
On the walk down, I took today's pic of the day, a view of the Red Sea and Aqaba from Hagai Road just below Sheshet HaYamim:
I took a longer route when I walked back home, going up Ein Yahav all the way to Harim Road and then home from there.
I walked a total of 5.6 kilometers today.
I taught 4 units of Berlitz lessons today: 9:00-10:30 and 11:30-1:00.
Between the two lessons, I took out the trash and recycling, bought challah, and did a little grocery shopping.
I had a salad and 2 shnitzels for lunch at home. Then I relaxed for a little while.
I walked down to David's to help him with some more e-mails a little later and stayed there until nearly dark. I think we got some important work done related to our billionaire's trip project, but there are still MANY details to be arranged.
On the walk down, I took today's pic of the day, a view of the Red Sea and Aqaba from Hagai Road just below Sheshet HaYamim:
I took a longer route when I walked back home, going up Ein Yahav all the way to Harim Road and then home from there.
I walked a total of 5.6 kilometers today.
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Thursday, 23 March 2017
I forgot to mention yesterday that I got the results of my PSA test, and it was 0.04, which I think is close enough to zero that they will be quite confidant that they got all the cancer. That is definitely good news!
I slept well last night and got up fairly late.
I taught 7 units of Berlitz lessons today, including one lesson at David's house: 9:30-11:45, 4:00-5:30 (at David's house), and 7:00-8:30.
I walked down to David's after my morning lesson and stayed there until just before my evening lesson. We actually only worked during a small amount of the time, but it's important to try to answer e-mails, especially ones from the client's side, as quickly as possible. David drove me home just in time for my 7:00 lesson.
I walked a total of 2.2 kilometers today.
I slept well last night and got up fairly late.
I taught 7 units of Berlitz lessons today, including one lesson at David's house: 9:30-11:45, 4:00-5:30 (at David's house), and 7:00-8:30.
I walked down to David's after my morning lesson and stayed there until just before my evening lesson. We actually only worked during a small amount of the time, but it's important to try to answer e-mails, especially ones from the client's side, as quickly as possible. David drove me home just in time for my 7:00 lesson.
I walked a total of 2.2 kilometers today.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
I got up quite late this morning because I had some difficulty getting to sleep last night.
I taught 6 units of Berlitz lessons today: 9:30-11:00, 5:30-7:00, and 7:00-8:30.
I spent the rest of the day at David's house (my boss for the billionaire's vacation project). We got some work done, but, unfortunately, we also spent quite a bit of time waiting for e-mail replies. Then we got several e-mails just as I had to leave for my evening lessons, and we didn't have time to answer them.
I walked 2.5 kilometers today.
I taught 6 units of Berlitz lessons today: 9:30-11:00, 5:30-7:00, and 7:00-8:30.
I spent the rest of the day at David's house (my boss for the billionaire's vacation project). We got some work done, but, unfortunately, we also spent quite a bit of time waiting for e-mail replies. Then we got several e-mails just as I had to leave for my evening lessons, and we didn't have time to answer them.
I walked 2.5 kilometers today.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
I slept in this morning but not really long enough to make up for having gotten to bed so late last night. I had a good day, but I'm pretty tired now.
I enjoyed the weekly WIZO English speakers' meetings as always. Several people told us about interesting places they had visited.
Afterwards, I did a little shopping at the Shufersal near there. On the way, I took some pictures of flowers in little planters along the sidewalk. They turned out very well, and one of them is today's pic of the day:
Then I walked back home and ate a very quick lunch of 2 eggs and a tomato before heading down to work with David. We managed to make some good progress today, and then he brought me back home in plenty of time for my lessons.
I was scheduled to teach 6 units of Berlitz lessons today, but the first 2-unit lesson turned out to be a late cancellation: 4:00-5:30, 5:30-7:00, and 7:00-8:30.
I walked a total of 5.4 kilometers today.
I enjoyed the weekly WIZO English speakers' meetings as always. Several people told us about interesting places they had visited.
Afterwards, I did a little shopping at the Shufersal near there. On the way, I took some pictures of flowers in little planters along the sidewalk. They turned out very well, and one of them is today's pic of the day:
Then I walked back home and ate a very quick lunch of 2 eggs and a tomato before heading down to work with David. We managed to make some good progress today, and then he brought me back home in plenty of time for my lessons.
I was scheduled to teach 6 units of Berlitz lessons today, but the first 2-unit lesson turned out to be a late cancellation: 4:00-5:30, 5:30-7:00, and 7:00-8:30.
I walked a total of 5.4 kilometers today.
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
I got up quite late this morning but well-rested.
I had written in my calendar that my appointment with the cardiologist was at 10:15 but it was, in fact, at 9:15, which I only discovered when I arrived at Maccabi. As a result, I had to wait quite a while, of course, but it was my own fault. In any case, I got it to see him and it went well. He was glad that I was feeling well, that there had been no heart problems related to the surgeries, and that my EKG was normal. However, he was still concerned that the fibrillation could return at any time, so he prescribed a medicine for me (actually a beta blocker) that is intended to lessen that likelihood. He also ordered another halter test, which I arranged with the nurses for the 3rd of May (the earliest available -- it's NOT urgent, according to the doctor).
After getting my prescription filled, I walked home by a more circuitous route. I took a number of pictures during my walk this morning, including today's pic of the day, a flower with the sun directly behind it:
I had a salad and 2 shnitzels for lunch.
I taught 6 units of Berlitz lessons today: 2:30-4:00, 4:15-5:45, and 6:00-7:30.
Immediately after my last lesson, I was down to David's house (the one I'm working for in connection with the billionaire's vacation) and worked there with him until nearly midnight. He brought me home in his Toyota Camry hybrid.
I walked a total of 7.2 kilometers today.
I had written in my calendar that my appointment with the cardiologist was at 10:15 but it was, in fact, at 9:15, which I only discovered when I arrived at Maccabi. As a result, I had to wait quite a while, of course, but it was my own fault. In any case, I got it to see him and it went well. He was glad that I was feeling well, that there had been no heart problems related to the surgeries, and that my EKG was normal. However, he was still concerned that the fibrillation could return at any time, so he prescribed a medicine for me (actually a beta blocker) that is intended to lessen that likelihood. He also ordered another halter test, which I arranged with the nurses for the 3rd of May (the earliest available -- it's NOT urgent, according to the doctor).
After getting my prescription filled, I walked home by a more circuitous route. I took a number of pictures during my walk this morning, including today's pic of the day, a flower with the sun directly behind it:
I had a salad and 2 shnitzels for lunch.
I taught 6 units of Berlitz lessons today: 2:30-4:00, 4:15-5:45, and 6:00-7:30.
Immediately after my last lesson, I was down to David's house (the one I'm working for in connection with the billionaire's vacation) and worked there with him until nearly midnight. He brought me home in his Toyota Camry hybrid.
I walked a total of 7.2 kilometers today.
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Sunday, 19 March 2017
I got to bed fairly early last night, slept well, got up early, and ate breakfast early.
Then I set out walking downtown to Maccabi for my weekly blood draw and an EKG before my appointment with the cardiologist tomorrow. When I finished there, I walked over to Maccabi in Shakhamon for my appointment with my family doctor there. Finally, I walked home. I took quite a few pictures along the way, mostly of flowers. But, as I was heading home, the overcast was really breaking up into clouds that were moving, so the lighting up Nakhal Shakhamon was constantly changing, as illustrated in today's 3 pics of the day, all taken within a few minutes of each other from slightly differing angles:
When I got home, I mostly relaxed and watched sitcoms on TV. I also ate a salad and quesadillas for lunch.
At about 2:00 p.m., I walked back into town to get prescriptions filled and to get a mouse for Goldfinger. I was quite tired by then, so I took a bus back home and relaxed until evening.
In the evening, I went to our play-reading group. This week we finished reading "The Little Foxes", which we all enjoyed quite a bit.
I walked a total of 11 kilometers today.
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Shabbat, 18 March 2017
I slept soundly but a little bit "hard" last night and woke up with a headache. It seemed like a dehydration headache, but it didn't go away when I drank a BIG glass of water, so I eventually took an Optalgin, which did the trick. I also took it very easy all morning, including eating breakfast late, a nap in my chair, and a nice long conversation with David in Tel Aviv.
At noon, I started a load of clothes going in the washing machine, and then I set out on a long walk. We had an essentially complete overcast today, which is quite unusual here, but it was warm. So it was the perfect day to walk way up highway 12, in the desert hills all the way to Nakhal Shlomo, which is what I did. If it had been sunny, I would have worried about getting overheated and, more importantly, about sunburn, but today was perfect for it. I was comfortable walking in a t-shirt, short pants, and flip-flops.
There were lots of wildflowers blooming along both sides of the road. Nearly all of them, though, were very small and not abundant enough to be noticed by people speeding by in vehicles. I took plenty of time, however, to pay attention to them, and I photographed a pretty good sampling, as well. I have already posted some of my best shots publicly on Facebook. Today's pic of the day is one of my favorites:
When I got back from my walk, I boiled 6 eggs, eventually eating 3 of them, plus a salad and some baklava, for lunch (or, really, more like supper). But I didn't eat until after talking for some time with Joyce and her husband in Ohio via Skype.
In the evening, I just relaxed at home.
I walked a total of 9.9 kilometers today, and quite a bit of it was uphill, too.
At noon, I started a load of clothes going in the washing machine, and then I set out on a long walk. We had an essentially complete overcast today, which is quite unusual here, but it was warm. So it was the perfect day to walk way up highway 12, in the desert hills all the way to Nakhal Shlomo, which is what I did. If it had been sunny, I would have worried about getting overheated and, more importantly, about sunburn, but today was perfect for it. I was comfortable walking in a t-shirt, short pants, and flip-flops.
There were lots of wildflowers blooming along both sides of the road. Nearly all of them, though, were very small and not abundant enough to be noticed by people speeding by in vehicles. I took plenty of time, however, to pay attention to them, and I photographed a pretty good sampling, as well. I have already posted some of my best shots publicly on Facebook. Today's pic of the day is one of my favorites:
When I got back from my walk, I boiled 6 eggs, eventually eating 3 of them, plus a salad and some baklava, for lunch (or, really, more like supper). But I didn't eat until after talking for some time with Joyce and her husband in Ohio via Skype.
In the evening, I just relaxed at home.
I walked a total of 9.9 kilometers today, and quite a bit of it was uphill, too.
Friday, March 17, 2017
Friday, 17 March 2017
I had trouble sleeping in the early part of last night and actually even got up for a while. But, in the end, I slept well, woke up refreshed, and got up quite early.
After an early breakfast, I took out the trash and recycling and walked up to the bakery to buy challah. I also bought a package of baklava to celebrate my new work (more on that a little later).
I was scheduled to teach 5 units of Berlitz lessons today, but the two 2-unit lessons were both no-shows, so I only actually taught 1 unit (but still get paid for 5, of course): 9:00-9:45 (the actual teaching), 10:00-11:30, and 11:30-1:00.
I had a salad, a shnitzel, and a baked yam for lunch. Then I rested and relaxed for a while, waiting for David (yet another one!), the Israeli guy for whom I'll be working.
He finally called, came and got me on his motorbike, and took me to his house, where I'll be helping him on a project. He lives in a nice villa over in Shakhamon.
He and his company will be arranging a 4-day vacation at a 5-star hotel on the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea for a Russian billionaire (a businessman who was formerly the vice president of Russia) and his entourage (a total of 11 people, including 2 children). My role is basically to be David's assistant, particularly to help him with English. His English is good, but for work like this, native-level English is needed. Today, we were exchanging e-mails with the hotel and with the billionaire's assistant. Just to give you an idea of the scope of the project, the cost of the rooms alone for the 11 people for 4 days will be about a quarter of a MILLION dollars. I and others will also be accompanying David and staying there, as well, and we will arrive a few days before the Russian entourage and leave a little after they do.
It looks like it will be interesting work, and David is nice to work with. Spending a week, all expenses paid, at a 5-star hotel by the Dead Sea won't be bad either, even though I'll have to be working while there, of course.
I decided to walk back home after I was done there, just to get some exercise (I hadn't worked earlier in the day).
I walked a total of 3.1 kilometers today.
After an early breakfast, I took out the trash and recycling and walked up to the bakery to buy challah. I also bought a package of baklava to celebrate my new work (more on that a little later).
I was scheduled to teach 5 units of Berlitz lessons today, but the two 2-unit lessons were both no-shows, so I only actually taught 1 unit (but still get paid for 5, of course): 9:00-9:45 (the actual teaching), 10:00-11:30, and 11:30-1:00.
I had a salad, a shnitzel, and a baked yam for lunch. Then I rested and relaxed for a while, waiting for David (yet another one!), the Israeli guy for whom I'll be working.
He finally called, came and got me on his motorbike, and took me to his house, where I'll be helping him on a project. He lives in a nice villa over in Shakhamon.
He and his company will be arranging a 4-day vacation at a 5-star hotel on the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea for a Russian billionaire (a businessman who was formerly the vice president of Russia) and his entourage (a total of 11 people, including 2 children). My role is basically to be David's assistant, particularly to help him with English. His English is good, but for work like this, native-level English is needed. Today, we were exchanging e-mails with the hotel and with the billionaire's assistant. Just to give you an idea of the scope of the project, the cost of the rooms alone for the 11 people for 4 days will be about a quarter of a MILLION dollars. I and others will also be accompanying David and staying there, as well, and we will arrive a few days before the Russian entourage and leave a little after they do.
It looks like it will be interesting work, and David is nice to work with. Spending a week, all expenses paid, at a 5-star hotel by the Dead Sea won't be bad either, even though I'll have to be working while there, of course.
I decided to walk back home after I was done there, just to get some exercise (I hadn't worked earlier in the day).
I walked a total of 3.1 kilometers today.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Thursday, 16 March 2017
I got up leisurely this morning after a good night's sleep.
I was scheduled to teach 9 units of Berlitz lessons today, but one 2-unit lesson actually turned out to be a no-show: 9:30-11:45, 3:00-4:30, 5:00-6:30 (the no-show, so I was able to leave at 6:00), and 7:00-8:30.
After my morning class, I went for a walk around the big loop. I took several pictures, including today's pic of the day, a nice view up Nakhal Shakhamon in the middle of the day:
Before returning home, I stopped and ate 2 slices of pizza at the pizza place in the Einat Center (not far from my place). It's relatively new there, but I hadn't yet tried it.
I'm going to be doing a new job for the next 6 weeks or so. It involves helping an Eilati Israeli guy with communicating in English for a project he is doing. It will culminate with a trip to a hotel on the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea, where he will be doing all of the arrangement for the visit there of some very wealthy Russian. I will continue teaching my Berlitz lessons (until we go to Jordan), but I will probably be doing most of them from his home office. I got this work thanks to a recommendation from a friend who has done similar work for him in the past.
I walked a total of 6 kilometers today.
I was scheduled to teach 9 units of Berlitz lessons today, but one 2-unit lesson actually turned out to be a no-show: 9:30-11:45, 3:00-4:30, 5:00-6:30 (the no-show, so I was able to leave at 6:00), and 7:00-8:30.
After my morning class, I went for a walk around the big loop. I took several pictures, including today's pic of the day, a nice view up Nakhal Shakhamon in the middle of the day:
Before returning home, I stopped and ate 2 slices of pizza at the pizza place in the Einat Center (not far from my place). It's relatively new there, but I hadn't yet tried it.
I'm going to be doing a new job for the next 6 weeks or so. It involves helping an Eilati Israeli guy with communicating in English for a project he is doing. It will culminate with a trip to a hotel on the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea, where he will be doing all of the arrangement for the visit there of some very wealthy Russian. I will continue teaching my Berlitz lessons (until we go to Jordan), but I will probably be doing most of them from his home office. I got this work thanks to a recommendation from a friend who has done similar work for him in the past.
I walked a total of 6 kilometers today.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
I again slept well and got up late.
I taught 8 units of Berlitz lessons today: 9:00-10:30, 11:00-12:30, 5:30-7:00, and 7:00-8:30.
I had a salad and weenies wrapped in tortillas for lunch.
In the late afternoon, I went for a walk around the big loop, taking several pictures, including today's pic of the day, some lovely flowers on a succulent:
I walked a total of 5.8 kilometers today.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
I again slept well last night. I lay in bed for quite some time after I woke up, as well, just enjoying resting.
I headed out for the WIZO meeting while I was still talking to David in Tel Aviv on the phone. I also took some time to take pictures, including close-ups of 33 signs on the fence of the Etzion Gever school that I pass by, each one giving the infinitive of a Hebrew verb. I'd been intending to do this for quite some time. I later posted the pictures publicly on Facebook.
We had a mini Purim party at WIZO today, so we all had a good time. Today's pic of the day shows what I wore (photobombed by my friend, John):
After WIZO, I walked down into town and did a bunch of window-shopping. Then I ate falafel for lunch at the place just above Maccabi.
Next, I did more window-shopping and continued walking all the way to the airport and over to the art museum, where I also browsed their exhibits (entrance is free). Afterwards, I noticed that a plane was arriving in Eilat, so I got prepared and did a short video of its final approach and landing, which I also posted on Facebook.
From there, I continued over to Argaman Street (by the U-Suites hotel) and walked Argaman all the way back home, except for one short detour. I also stopped several times to rest and to edit and post pictures to Facebook.
I taught 4 units of Berlitz lessons today: 5:15-6:45 and 7:00-8:30.
I walked a total of 7.1 kilometers today.
I headed out for the WIZO meeting while I was still talking to David in Tel Aviv on the phone. I also took some time to take pictures, including close-ups of 33 signs on the fence of the Etzion Gever school that I pass by, each one giving the infinitive of a Hebrew verb. I'd been intending to do this for quite some time. I later posted the pictures publicly on Facebook.
We had a mini Purim party at WIZO today, so we all had a good time. Today's pic of the day shows what I wore (photobombed by my friend, John):
After WIZO, I walked down into town and did a bunch of window-shopping. Then I ate falafel for lunch at the place just above Maccabi.
Next, I did more window-shopping and continued walking all the way to the airport and over to the art museum, where I also browsed their exhibits (entrance is free). Afterwards, I noticed that a plane was arriving in Eilat, so I got prepared and did a short video of its final approach and landing, which I also posted on Facebook.
From there, I continued over to Argaman Street (by the U-Suites hotel) and walked Argaman all the way back home, except for one short detour. I also stopped several times to rest and to edit and post pictures to Facebook.
I taught 4 units of Berlitz lessons today: 5:15-6:45 and 7:00-8:30.
I walked a total of 7.1 kilometers today.
Monday, March 13, 2017
Monday, 13 March 2017
Last night, for the first time since my surgery, I slept without a pull-up (naked, in fact). I felt secure in doing this since I haven't been "leaking" at night for some time, and this was no exception. It felt good. I then got up fairly early after a good night's sleep and ate breakfast.
I taught 6 units of Berlitz lessons today: 9:00-10:30, 3:00-4:30, and 6:00-7:30.
After my morning class, I put a load of laundry into the washing machine and took a nice walk around the big loop, with some modifications. I took several pictures of flowers along the way, including today's pic of the day:
When I got back, the load was finished, and I hung it out to dry in the corridor.
I had a salad, shnitzel, and rice for lunch.
Before my last class, I took a walk to a market near the north end of Sheshet HaYamim to buy more peanut butter. I was out, and this is one of the few places that carries the kind I like, especially in the larger, 1-kilo container. While I was there, I picked up a few other small items, as well.
I walked a total of 7.9 kilometers today.
I taught 6 units of Berlitz lessons today: 9:00-10:30, 3:00-4:30, and 6:00-7:30.
After my morning class, I put a load of laundry into the washing machine and took a nice walk around the big loop, with some modifications. I took several pictures of flowers along the way, including today's pic of the day:
When I got back, the load was finished, and I hung it out to dry in the corridor.
I had a salad, shnitzel, and rice for lunch.
Before my last class, I took a walk to a market near the north end of Sheshet HaYamim to buy more peanut butter. I was out, and this is one of the few places that carries the kind I like, especially in the larger, 1-kilo container. While I was there, I picked up a few other small items, as well.
I walked a total of 7.9 kilometers today.
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Sunday, 12 March 2017
After another good night's sleep, I got up, ate breakfast early, and set off for my weekly blood-draw at Maccabi. Right after stepping out of the gate, I snapped a quick selfie to show off my Purim get-up, today's pic of the day:
From my blood-draw, I proceeded to the Maccabi pharmacy to pick up some over-the-counter medication and then walked back over to the Maccabi office to make all the arrangements for my next visit to the surgeon, on the 27th.
Next, I walked down the street, bought something at one of the small stores, and got a mouse for Goldfinger. Then I walked a little further, down to the bank, planning to pee there, but it was closed for Purim (unlike most places), so I walked over to the bus station instead.
I noticed, though, that that whole section of HaTmarim was completely closed and blocked by a big stage, so I wandered on down that way. Sure enough, it was the beginning of a big Purim festival, with booths selling a variety of things and sundry entertainments. I stayed for quite some time, enjoying the atmosphere, chatting with friends, eating corn on the cob and some strawberry ice cream, and taking lots of pictures, including today's bonus pic, a nice group of acrobats performing in the street:
Finally, I decided it was about time to head home, so I started walking back up, stopping to rest a couple of time along the way.
I spent the rest of the day relaxing at home except for a quick trip up to the bakery to get some more delicious oznei haman (hamentaschen). I really did NOT eat very healthily today.
I walked a total of 6.2 kilometers today.
From my blood-draw, I proceeded to the Maccabi pharmacy to pick up some over-the-counter medication and then walked back over to the Maccabi office to make all the arrangements for my next visit to the surgeon, on the 27th.
Next, I walked down the street, bought something at one of the small stores, and got a mouse for Goldfinger. Then I walked a little further, down to the bank, planning to pee there, but it was closed for Purim (unlike most places), so I walked over to the bus station instead.
I noticed, though, that that whole section of HaTmarim was completely closed and blocked by a big stage, so I wandered on down that way. Sure enough, it was the beginning of a big Purim festival, with booths selling a variety of things and sundry entertainments. I stayed for quite some time, enjoying the atmosphere, chatting with friends, eating corn on the cob and some strawberry ice cream, and taking lots of pictures, including today's bonus pic, a nice group of acrobats performing in the street:
Finally, I decided it was about time to head home, so I started walking back up, stopping to rest a couple of time along the way.
I spent the rest of the day relaxing at home except for a quick trip up to the bakery to get some more delicious oznei haman (hamentaschen). I really did NOT eat very healthily today.
I walked a total of 6.2 kilometers today.
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Shabbat, 11 March 2017
I slept long and well again last night. Just after getting up, Pascal and I went outside to check out the new day. I decided the weather would be perfect for a walk around the big loop before breakfast, so that's what I did (after putting Pascal back in the apartment, of course). I took a number of pictures, including quite a few silhouettes. Today's pic of the day is my favorite:
After breakfast, I went out again, this time just for a leisurely local walk. David called from Tel Aviv, and we both talked while walking in our respective cities.
I had my usual eggs and rice for lunch.
In the afternoon and evening, I relaxed, watched sitcoms, and played some games.
I walked a total of 7.5 kilometers today.
After breakfast, I went out again, this time just for a leisurely local walk. David called from Tel Aviv, and we both talked while walking in our respective cities.
I had my usual eggs and rice for lunch.
In the afternoon and evening, I relaxed, watched sitcoms, and played some games.
I walked a total of 7.5 kilometers today.
Friday, March 10, 2017
Friday, 10 March 2017
I slept well last night and again got up quite late, feeling well-rested.
After breakfast but before work, I took out the trash and the recycling, and I walked up to the bakery and bought challah for Shabbat and oznei haman (hammentaschen -- "Haman's ears") for Purim.
I was scheduled to teach 3 units of Berlitz today, but they all turned out to be no-shows (which I do get paid for, thankfully): 9:00-9:45 and 10:00-11:30.
I got all my weekly chores done in the morning as well as some grocery shopping. I also talked to David in Tel Aviv for a while
I had a salad and beans and weenies for lunch.
I had a lazy afternoon and evening, watching sitcoms and playing games. At dusk, I lit candles, drank a little sweet red wine, and ate some challah to welcome Shabbat.
I had intended to go out for a walk in the evening, but when I went out, I discovered that it was raining!
Happy Purim! :-0 !פורים שמח
I walked a total of 0.93 kilometers today.
After breakfast but before work, I took out the trash and the recycling, and I walked up to the bakery and bought challah for Shabbat and oznei haman (hammentaschen -- "Haman's ears") for Purim.
I was scheduled to teach 3 units of Berlitz today, but they all turned out to be no-shows (which I do get paid for, thankfully): 9:00-9:45 and 10:00-11:30.
I got all my weekly chores done in the morning as well as some grocery shopping. I also talked to David in Tel Aviv for a while
I had a salad and beans and weenies for lunch.
I had a lazy afternoon and evening, watching sitcoms and playing games. At dusk, I lit candles, drank a little sweet red wine, and ate some challah to welcome Shabbat.
I had intended to go out for a walk in the evening, but when I went out, I discovered that it was raining!
Happy Purim! :-0 !פורים שמח
I walked a total of 0.93 kilometers today.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Thursday, 9 March 2017
I got to bed a little late last night but got up quite late this morning, so I got good sleep.
I was scheduled to teach 9 units of Berlitz lessons today but was informed first thing in the morning that the last (2-unit) lesson was a late cancellation: 9:30-11:45, 11:45-1:15, 4:30-6:00, and 7:00-8:30. Today's pic of the day shows Pascal relaxing on the table near me while I was teaching:
I had a yam, a salad, and 2 quesadillas for lunch today.
In the afternoon, I talked for a while with David in Tel Aviv. Then I took a short nap in my chair before my last class.
After my last class, I went for a lovely walk around the big loop in perfect weather, stopping to buy 3 hammentaschen at the bakery on my way home.
I walked a total of 5.9 kilometers today.
I was scheduled to teach 9 units of Berlitz lessons today but was informed first thing in the morning that the last (2-unit) lesson was a late cancellation: 9:30-11:45, 11:45-1:15, 4:30-6:00, and 7:00-8:30. Today's pic of the day shows Pascal relaxing on the table near me while I was teaching:
I had a yam, a salad, and 2 quesadillas for lunch today.
In the afternoon, I talked for a while with David in Tel Aviv. Then I took a short nap in my chair before my last class.
After my last class, I went for a lovely walk around the big loop in perfect weather, stopping to buy 3 hammentaschen at the bakery on my way home.
I walked a total of 5.9 kilometers today.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
I had quite a bit of trouble getting to sleep last night, and so, naturally, I got up quite late this morning. Worse yet, I had a rather frustrating dream just before I woke up, so I had to recover a bit from that before actually getting up. After that, though, the day went just fine.
I taught 6 units of Berlitz lessons today: 9:30-11:00, 5:30-7:00, and 7:00-8:30.
After my morning lesson, I talked with David in Tel Aviv for a little while before eating my lunch (shnitzel, rice, and a salad).
After lunch, I walked down to the U-Suites hotel where my friends and former neighbors, Patricia and Shimon, are staying. Before meeting them, I took a couple of pictures, including today's pic of the day, the view from the hotel's lobby:
After visiting a while in their room, we walked over and caught the number 2 bus up to the top of Canada Gardens, with me doing a regular "tour guide" narration of the whole trip. Then we walked over to Nakhal Shakhamon, where I showed them the lovely views in both directions. Next, we walked down partway through Canada Gardens to my place, where we visited some more until it was time for me to help them catch a bus back down into town. I really enjoyed their visit!
I walked a total of 4.6 kilometers today.
I taught 6 units of Berlitz lessons today: 9:30-11:00, 5:30-7:00, and 7:00-8:30.
After my morning lesson, I talked with David in Tel Aviv for a little while before eating my lunch (shnitzel, rice, and a salad).
After lunch, I walked down to the U-Suites hotel where my friends and former neighbors, Patricia and Shimon, are staying. Before meeting them, I took a couple of pictures, including today's pic of the day, the view from the hotel's lobby:
After visiting a while in their room, we walked over and caught the number 2 bus up to the top of Canada Gardens, with me doing a regular "tour guide" narration of the whole trip. Then we walked over to Nakhal Shakhamon, where I showed them the lovely views in both directions. Next, we walked down partway through Canada Gardens to my place, where we visited some more until it was time for me to help them catch a bus back down into town. I really enjoyed their visit!
I walked a total of 4.6 kilometers today.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Tuesday, 7 March 2017
I again slept well and got up late. I think it's a sign that my body is really healing inside, so that's good.
I enjoyed the WIZO meeting as always. Today, Marie and Joe presented a very nice program of old favorite songs, together with stories about them. We all especially enjoyed hearing more of how they came to be.
After WIZO, I walked downtown where I met my former neighbors (in Tsfat), Shimon and Patricia, who took me out to lunch at Café Café in the mall. Then we went out and sat together by the sea for even more chatting. It was really nice to see them again and have time to chat! Today's pic of the day is a selfie of me and Patricia by the sea:
I taught 6 units of Berlitz lessons today: 4:00-5:30, 5:30-7:00, and 7:00-8:30.
I walked a total of 4.5 kilometers today.
I enjoyed the WIZO meeting as always. Today, Marie and Joe presented a very nice program of old favorite songs, together with stories about them. We all especially enjoyed hearing more of how they came to be.
After WIZO, I walked downtown where I met my former neighbors (in Tsfat), Shimon and Patricia, who took me out to lunch at Café Café in the mall. Then we went out and sat together by the sea for even more chatting. It was really nice to see them again and have time to chat! Today's pic of the day is a selfie of me and Patricia by the sea:
I taught 6 units of Berlitz lessons today: 4:00-5:30, 5:30-7:00, and 7:00-8:30.
I walked a total of 4.5 kilometers today.
Monday, March 6, 2017
Monday, 8 March 2017
I slept well last night and got up a bit late, feeling very refreshed.
After breakfast, I went for a nice walk around the big loop. The sun was warm with little wind, so I stayed in the shade when I could but was not uncomfortable in the sun. I wore a tank top, short pants, and flip-flops. I took a number of pictures, including today's pic of the day, a view of a floor blooming up in a tree. I had never noticed this tree blooming before, and I had to climb up on a small wall hanging onto a fence with one hand in order to get this beautiful shot:
I taught 6 units of Berlitz lessons today: 11:15-12:45, 2:30-4:00, and 6:00-7:30.
I had a baked potato, 2 veggie burger sandwiches with cheese, and a salad for lunch at home.
In the evening, I called my friends and former neighbors, Shimon and Patricia, who are visiting Eilat for a few days, and we made plans to get together for lunch tomorrow.
I walked a total of 5.8 kilometers today.
After breakfast, I went for a nice walk around the big loop. The sun was warm with little wind, so I stayed in the shade when I could but was not uncomfortable in the sun. I wore a tank top, short pants, and flip-flops. I took a number of pictures, including today's pic of the day, a view of a floor blooming up in a tree. I had never noticed this tree blooming before, and I had to climb up on a small wall hanging onto a fence with one hand in order to get this beautiful shot:
I taught 6 units of Berlitz lessons today: 11:15-12:45, 2:30-4:00, and 6:00-7:30.
I had a baked potato, 2 veggie burger sandwiches with cheese, and a salad for lunch at home.
In the evening, I called my friends and former neighbors, Shimon and Patricia, who are visiting Eilat for a few days, and we made plans to get together for lunch tomorrow.
I walked a total of 5.8 kilometers today.
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Sunday, 5 March 2017
I went to bed fairly early last night but still got up quite late this morning. I guess I just needed the sleep. At any rate, I set off after breakfast at about 8:00 and walked to Maccabi downtown for my weekly blood draw. Afterwards, I walked leisurely over to the Soleil Boutique Hotel for the monthly WIZO breakfast there. On my way, I also browsed one of the shops along HaTmarim that sells all kinds of small things for the house. I almost never buy anything (and I didn't today, either), but I just enjoy seeing all the cool things they carry, and I make mental notes about a few that I might need some time.
We had fewer attendees than usual at the breakfast this month. Some people who had planned to come didn't make it because they were sick, and one woman's mother had died suddenly in Tel Aviv. But those of us who made it had a nice time anyway, and I stuffed myself even more than usual with all the delicious food.
From there, I walked back up to the pet store and got a nice adult mouse for Goldfinger. I walked home by a somewhat circuitous route and rested several times. I felt more tired by then, partly because I had already walked so far, partly because it was uphill, and partly because I had eaten so much. In any case, I made it home and rested for some time before going out again.
In the afternoon, I did some grocery shopping at the Elimelech Supermarket and then made a separate trip up to the nearby bakery to buy a cake for our play-reading group this evening (since it was my turn to bring refreshments). On my way up, I stopped on the median of my street, just across from my gate, and took today's pic of the day:
In the evening, I enjoyed our group as always. We read about half of "The Little Foxes".
I walked a total of 7.9 kilometers today.
We had fewer attendees than usual at the breakfast this month. Some people who had planned to come didn't make it because they were sick, and one woman's mother had died suddenly in Tel Aviv. But those of us who made it had a nice time anyway, and I stuffed myself even more than usual with all the delicious food.
From there, I walked back up to the pet store and got a nice adult mouse for Goldfinger. I walked home by a somewhat circuitous route and rested several times. I felt more tired by then, partly because I had already walked so far, partly because it was uphill, and partly because I had eaten so much. In any case, I made it home and rested for some time before going out again.
In the afternoon, I did some grocery shopping at the Elimelech Supermarket and then made a separate trip up to the nearby bakery to buy a cake for our play-reading group this evening (since it was my turn to bring refreshments). On my way up, I stopped on the median of my street, just across from my gate, and took today's pic of the day:
In the evening, I enjoyed our group as always. We read about half of "The Little Foxes".
I walked a total of 7.9 kilometers today.
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Shabbat, 4 March 2017
I had some difficulty getting to sleep last night and so woke up and got up late this morning. But I did feel very refreshed and had a good day.
After breakfast, I headed out for a walk around the big loop. I felt more energy than I have in quite some time and walked the whole way without even feeling any need to sit and rest, and I even arrived back home without feeling particularly tired. The weather was particularly pleasant today, with warm sun and a refreshing cool wind. I took several pictures, including today's pic of the day, an interesting bug sitting on the Nakhal Garuf Promenade:
A little later, I went over to my friend Linda's place. She had some information about an upcoming visit by U.S. embassy staff to Eilat, and we wanted to send it out to the WIZO mailing list, but she didn't know how to forward it to me. I figured it out, and then we just chatted for quite some time. It was very enjoyable.
I had my usual eggs and rice, plus a nice salad, for lunch today. As I prepared lunch, I had a nice phone conversation with David in Tel Aviv.
In the early evening, I talked with Joyce and her husband in Ohio.
Then I just relaxed and enjoyed sitcoms on TV for the rest of the evening.
I walked a total of 8.5 kilometers today.
After breakfast, I headed out for a walk around the big loop. I felt more energy than I have in quite some time and walked the whole way without even feeling any need to sit and rest, and I even arrived back home without feeling particularly tired. The weather was particularly pleasant today, with warm sun and a refreshing cool wind. I took several pictures, including today's pic of the day, an interesting bug sitting on the Nakhal Garuf Promenade:
A little later, I went over to my friend Linda's place. She had some information about an upcoming visit by U.S. embassy staff to Eilat, and we wanted to send it out to the WIZO mailing list, but she didn't know how to forward it to me. I figured it out, and then we just chatted for quite some time. It was very enjoyable.
I had my usual eggs and rice, plus a nice salad, for lunch today. As I prepared lunch, I had a nice phone conversation with David in Tel Aviv.
In the early evening, I talked with Joyce and her husband in Ohio.
Then I just relaxed and enjoyed sitcoms on TV for the rest of the evening.
I walked a total of 8.5 kilometers today.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Friday, 3 March 2017
I just realized that I forgot to post here yesterday. I think I'm slipping. LOL
So I guess I'll start with a brief report on that first. I taught 7 units of Berlitz lessons yesterday: 9:30-11:45, 5:00-6:30, and 7:00-8:30. I took a walk around the big loop and walked a total of 6.3 kilometers.
I slept well last night and got up quite early this morning. After an early breakfast, I took out the trash and recycling and then walked up to the bakery and bought challah for Shabbat. While I was up that way, I picked up a couple of things at the market there that I need but which they usually don't carry at the Elimelech Market where I do most of my shopping.
I taught 6 units of Berlitz lessons today (my full availability for Fridays): 9:00-10:30, 10:30-12:00, and 12:00-1:30.
I had an Israeli salad (tomato and cucumber) and beans and weenies for lunch today.
After lunch, I did the rest of the weekly chores, took a nap in my chair, and went out for a short walk. While I was out, David in Tel Aviv called and we chatted for a while.
As the sun was about to disappear from our lovely warm valley, I lit candles, drank a little sweet red wine, and ate some challah to welcome another Shabbat.
Then I went out for another walk, crisscrossing Canada Gardens several times and then walking over on Harim Road and down Argaman. Along the way, I snapped a few pictures, including today's pic of the day, a lovely view of the mountains of Edom in the last light of the day, from HaKhotrim Street, not far from where I live:
I walked a total of 4.6 kilometers today.
So I guess I'll start with a brief report on that first. I taught 7 units of Berlitz lessons yesterday: 9:30-11:45, 5:00-6:30, and 7:00-8:30. I took a walk around the big loop and walked a total of 6.3 kilometers.
I slept well last night and got up quite early this morning. After an early breakfast, I took out the trash and recycling and then walked up to the bakery and bought challah for Shabbat. While I was up that way, I picked up a couple of things at the market there that I need but which they usually don't carry at the Elimelech Market where I do most of my shopping.
I taught 6 units of Berlitz lessons today (my full availability for Fridays): 9:00-10:30, 10:30-12:00, and 12:00-1:30.
I had an Israeli salad (tomato and cucumber) and beans and weenies for lunch today.
After lunch, I did the rest of the weekly chores, took a nap in my chair, and went out for a short walk. While I was out, David in Tel Aviv called and we chatted for a while.
As the sun was about to disappear from our lovely warm valley, I lit candles, drank a little sweet red wine, and ate some challah to welcome another Shabbat.
Then I went out for another walk, crisscrossing Canada Gardens several times and then walking over on Harim Road and down Argaman. Along the way, I snapped a few pictures, including today's pic of the day, a lovely view of the mountains of Edom in the last light of the day, from HaKhotrim Street, not far from where I live:
I walked a total of 4.6 kilometers today.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Wednesday, 1 March 2017
I got a good night's sleep last night and woke up refreshed to the sound of rain and hail falling outside, and even an occasional rumble of thunder. Quite the storm! I stayed dry and warm inside.
I checked outside later in the morning, and it seemed pretty well dried out but still cloudy, so I decided not to go out for a walk until later. Instead, I relaxed, watching sitcoms and YouTube videos and playing games.
I baked a yam for lunch and also had 2 shnitzels and a salad.
After lunch I did go out walking for about 45 minutes. The drain for Harim Road at Nakhal Shakhamon was apparently clogged, because there was a big puddle in the road where the water should have gone down. Even the sidewalk was completely flooded, so I had to cross the road and bypass the flooding by walking on the other side of the road. The water in the nakhal itself, however, was all dried out or soaked into the ground. Today's pic of the day shows a vehicle splashing through the puddle:
I finally got back to work today and taught 4 units of Berlitz lessons, back-to-back: 5:30-7:00 and 7:00-8:30.
I walked a total of 2.6 kilometers today.
I checked outside later in the morning, and it seemed pretty well dried out but still cloudy, so I decided not to go out for a walk until later. Instead, I relaxed, watching sitcoms and YouTube videos and playing games.
I baked a yam for lunch and also had 2 shnitzels and a salad.
After lunch I did go out walking for about 45 minutes. The drain for Harim Road at Nakhal Shakhamon was apparently clogged, because there was a big puddle in the road where the water should have gone down. Even the sidewalk was completely flooded, so I had to cross the road and bypass the flooding by walking on the other side of the road. The water in the nakhal itself, however, was all dried out or soaked into the ground. Today's pic of the day shows a vehicle splashing through the puddle:
I finally got back to work today and taught 4 units of Berlitz lessons, back-to-back: 5:30-7:00 and 7:00-8:30.
I walked a total of 2.6 kilometers today.
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