To me July is siesta weather but not for our boys who have turned our house into a train station. It is what Israelis call balagan, chaos, but one made up of childhood dreams, laughter and pillow fights. Between sleepovers and lemonade stands, this month has passed so fast…. too fast, and it’s a bit sad.
It is impossible to hide from summer indoors, in front of machines that blow out cool industrial air. The boys will not allow this. We visited local markets in Akko and Haifa, collected eggs in the northern border village of Shtula and explored the ruins of Caesariea. But nothing epitomizes the season more than summer’s ambrosial delights: nectarines, figs, grapes, lychee, plums… sweet extravagance.
But still the heat has been a clinging nuisance that can’t be shaken off and I am ready to leave. Friday we fly out. The Western Balkans are not very much cooler than Israel but if you travel to higher elevations, which we intend to do, I hope I will feel the first cool breeze in months.
This will be my last post for the last couple weeks, hop over to Flavors of Israel where I have written weekly articles for when I am away.
Update: I finally have my camera back after almost a month at the shop. Not everything could be fixed but at least it is usable and ready for our trip. I also bought my first macro lens, a 50mm Sigma which I am going to have fun using. How did I manage an entire month without my beloved camera? Thank goodness for friends who leant me theirs.
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Bon Voyage!
have a wonderful time!
hope August will pass as fast as July did and cooler September and October will be here soon.
hugs and kisses
Sarah,
I hope you and your family have a wonderful vacation!
Take lots of food pictures, and when you get back we’ll organize a little ‘get-together’ to see them and hear stories
Rebecca
Have a great trip!
Sarah, have a wonderful relaxing and enjoyable trip. I have to say you scared me with your title, but if its temporary, that is ok and so understandable. Bon Voyage!
Hope you come back with loads of fabulous photos taken with your new camera – and no doubt there will be a few new recipes!! Did you get the cool air you were looking for? We’re desperately hoping for some here! Look forward to your next post
lovely site and pictures
Congrats on getting your camera back! And a bigger congrats on a new lens
I love the fruits of summer too. Canned fruits in the winter just don’t make the cut. And I miss figs so much! Remember eating 5 in one sitting back home. Haven’t found any good ones here in Minnesota.
Loved the pics in this post. Look forward to many more from your new lens!
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