Israel Adventure - Day 1

The day has finally arrived. Chelsea and I are on our way to Israel. After an early morning trip to the airport and farewell to Denise, we were off to our adventure. First stop New York City. Travel time 1 hour 14 minutes (so they said, then they said we were arriving 25 minutes early!!) We took the train to Manhattan.

Breakfast was at Russ & Daughters on the Lower East Side. We met my cousin Jamie and nephew Benjamin for a plate of Lox (Nova, Scottish, Pastrami and Grave), Liverwurst, and the trimmings. I had Cucumber Soda, Chelsea had Pineapple, Jamie and Benjamin had Cherry. The food was FANTASTIC!!

From there we went to the Lower East Side, Chinatown (for bubble tea and a red bean roll), and Little Italy. With a connection to be made we headed to Jamie’s house via Madison Square Park and Chelsea. On the way we gave our regards to Broadway at 5th Avenue.

We made our way to JFK via the Long Island Railroad (first time I have taken them, the trip was very quick). On the airtrain we met a man leading a dig at Hebron (must be that season). As I write today’s post we are awaiting our flight to France, then to Israel.