Here some pictures of my trip to Israel so far. No long stories just an impression:
When I was leaving from Amsterdam airport it was raining, like it was the whole last week in Holland...
But over the clouds the sun always shines, isn't it just beautiful?
First sight of Israël
Alice picked me up from the airport and after I checked in to my hotel she took me to the harbor for dinner, which was delicious!
The hotel lobby. Nice huh?
The view from my hotel room:
Today Dafne, Hagit and Hadal (not sure if I spelled the names right) showed me Jerusalem. Israelian people are so small, I feel like a giant next to them :)
We went to the arabic market
And to the place where Jesus was crucified
We got some arabic sweets
And we went to the wall where a security guard gave me a skirt to cover my knees and Hagit gave me her vest to cover my shoulders. It was quite impressive.
I never saw so much security on one day in my life. We even had to go through a metal detector to go into a shop and the trunk of the car was checked before we got into the parking garage.
You can get food here on every corner
It was such a lovely day! After the girls dropped me of at the hotel I went to MMcDonald's to get a hamburger and took it to the beach where I ate my dinner while watching the beautiful sunset
I took of my shoes and walked through the water which is sooo warm. In Holland you have to go to a tropical indoor swimming pool to get water so warm :)
So now it's about 10.45 pm. Alice is picking me up tomorrow at 8 am for the first workshop day. I'm going to bed now...
Hope to be back with more pictures soon! Bye!
This is amazing! You rock girl! Wish you a wonderful time and great workshops!
Posted by: Nat | July 15, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Wauw, dit ziet er prachtig uit. Echt een totaal andere samenleving dan in Nederland, maar o zo mooi. Veel succes met de workshops!
Posted by: Romy | July 16, 2009 at 08:09 AM
WOW u r fast!!!!
your pics are absolutely fabulous, so alive and colorful!
mine are a little grayish, i need a new camera ASAP!
anyway i had a great time yesterday and i'm looking forward for tomorrow!
by the way it's Hadar not Hadal but it's ok, Hadal sounds also like a delightful name, LOL :)
here's a link to my blog -
http://www.tapuz.co.il/blog/userblog.asp?foldername=hadarb
kisses!
Hadar
Posted by: Hadar | July 16, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Wow that all looks so great!!! Enjoy jourself and have a great workshop :D
Posted by: Natasja | July 16, 2009 at 01:19 PM
Welcome to Israel !! It seems you enjoyed yourself. I live here but your pictures show a different Israel. A camera and different set of eyes can do Wonders to a place.
Keep on having fun !!
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon | July 16, 2009 at 01:52 PM
Wauw, zeer indrukwekkend! Veel plezier verder! Groetjes, Odetta
Posted by: Odetta Donners | July 16, 2009 at 06:42 PM
Wauw wat een prachtige foto's zeg en geniet maar lekker veel plezier met de workshop.
Posted by: anja | July 16, 2009 at 07:37 PM
Oh wat moet dit een fantastische ervaring zijn. Prachtige foto's die een mooie impressie geven. Geniet met volle tuigen en graag hoor ik je verhalen in september. Succes met de workshop en hopelijk laat je ons nog meer mooie dingen zien. Lieve groetjes Mariska
Posted by: Mariska | July 16, 2009 at 09:33 PM
Waw, Birgit!!! Wat een schitterend hotel en mooi plaatsje waar je bent. Ben benieuwd naar je volgende foto's.
xxx, Isolde
Posted by: Isolde | July 16, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Prachtige foto's Birgit! Geniet van je tijd in Israël en ik kijk uit naar je volgende bericht!
Posted by: Margriet | July 17, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Oh gosh..those pictures are awesome, wonderful view of Israel from the plane! I hope you have a great time, and can't wait to see more pictures!
Posted by: Marjolein | July 17, 2009 at 04:21 PM
you went to jerusalem! good for you! you are located in a perfect hotel...on the beach...awh and your photo's make me homesick...good luck with your workshops and enjoy!
P.S. - dont eat McDonalds...eat falafel or shuarma ;)
Posted by: Nili | July 17, 2009 at 07:50 PM
Looks like you have a wonderful time, Birgit! Enjoy!!!
Posted by: Marit | July 17, 2009 at 08:05 PM
your pictures are stunning and so make me want to go visit. You captured the views, the local life, everything so beautifully! Hope you are having a great time!
Posted by: Ronda Palazzari | July 17, 2009 at 08:05 PM
looks like you're having a great time, I remember the security from when we went, I didn't expect that much at the coast so it took some getting used to.
Posted by: D@nielle | July 18, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Birgit, I'm glad you liked Israel, I was so happy to finally meet you, you are a wonderful person and such a crative artist!
Hope to meet you again in the future!
Posted by: Anat.Dvir | July 19, 2009 at 05:55 AM
hi
I didnt meet you but I am very happy to read about your great weekend here. hope I will meet you in the next time.
I will be happy if you visit my blog :-)
warm hugs from Israel
Yafit
my blog :http://www.tapuz.co.il/blog/UserBlog.asp?Blogid=86400
Posted by: ARTISHOK | July 20, 2009 at 07:33 PM
wonderful pictures! Thank you for sharing them with us!!
xox
Posted by: alexandra s.m. | August 12, 2009 at 04:06 PM