The first two weeks in Tel Aviv have gone faster than I could have imagined considering MP is back at work and I have the days to myself. Once again things have been non stop and I couldn't be happier to live in such a bustling city.
I have no problem occupying myself during the day with the beach, and all the amazing sights of the city while I eagerly wait for MP to get home so we can hit the gym and get down with some vegan creations in the kitchen. Current addiction: peanut butter and pickle sandwiches.
A recap of what has been going on so far:
Red Hot Chilli Peppers concert: 50,000 in attendance, young and old, they absolutely killed it! We managed to get some friends out for vegan burgers after. Look out we are taking over!
The Time Out Lounge: my absolute favorite spot in the apartment. Our balcony has sliding doors and is filled with candles, incense, hookah, red wine, energy of the street below and a good view of the Barcelona matches so MP can run around like a madman and I can pretend not to notice.
Rosh Hashana - Shana Tova! (happy new year!): it all started with some Super Ducks...classic. Afterwards we met MP's family in Petah Tiqwa for a rooftop diner to celebrate. The night air was perfect and little Shahar and I bonded as we continuously tried to push MP over the balcony to see if he can fly.
Sunset swims: the most exhilarating way to welcome the night. I've seen some amazing sunsets in my life but as you drift in the calm waters glowing bright with the last minutes of the sun and a darkened city is coming to life behind you, it can't be beat.
Yafo: just a few kilometers from our place this seaside town has a European vibe filled with cafe's and what is now referred to as the Shisha Buffet. We went to purchase a Nargila (the term for hookah+Shisha) and found a buffet line of all the flavors you could imagine, the place was bumping as these people really know how to unwind.
Stomping around the neighbourhood: I can't stress the liveliness of where I have decided to rest (or not) my head at night. Slowly I'm learning my way around Ben Yehuda, Allenby, Dizengoffe, King Goerge, and the surrounding area.
Art projects: Now we all know when it comes to talent, especially in sports and art Chris got the gift. However, I got the looks so take that Rook! However, I ain't bovvered and have taken it upon myself to be inspired and find some outlets, what better excuse than a bare minimum (I am a minimalist) apartment to let that freak flag fly. Currently I am working on an abstract piece on our kitchen table and got some canvases and paint today. I'm hoping someone doesn't ask if a child did the paintings, if they do, they most certainly did!
My first Israeli cheque: I volunteered my insides in the name of medicine in exchange for some shekels. Simply put I swallowed a capsule that takes pictures of my stomach and intestine so I could continue to indulge in hummus.
BB's first solo train expedition: made it all the way to Haifa and back in one piece so I could go visit The Stuff for a night and stop by one of my favorite hummus spots. On my way back to Tel Aviv I found myself on the train with a bunch of army kids staring at me. I found it rather odd considering they were all packing heat and all I had was a tattoo and a Honey Badger attitude.
Uri 83: we stumbled upon this hole in the wall on Rothschild one night. We were waiting for another bar to pick up so decided to try and find an exclusive pub elsewhere to have a beer. This place is as exclusive as it gets. Uri, the owner just chills out in his front porch playing music on his computer and you are more than welcome to come have a chat with him or hang out in the other half of the veranda for a little more privacy. I'd say this place holds ten people tops and it all started because he decided to put photos up in his windows because he didn't want to clean them. People just kept coming around and now you can come around for a drink.
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