Well this trip didn’t start as well as I’d hoped. The girl I was supposed to meet with blew me off. It would have made for an awful trip except it was Yom Yerushalaim! I didn’t do anything special, just walked around, people watched, listened to music, and enjoyed the day. I was planning to stay at a hostel on Jaffa Street but they lost my reservation. So I had to stay by a friend.
Today i went all over the city trying to find an apartment. I finally found one in a good Schuna (neighborhood) within walking distance of the old city. The rental is only for the summer but it should give me time to settle in to my new hometown.
Now I’m sitting in my favorite alcove, across from Rimon in the new mall. I love watching the people pass by. It’s a healthy mix of tourists and locals. The locals range from Israeli street kids, Arabs, and couples enjoying a date night. A bride and her husband-to-be descend the stairs. Everyone stops to look at them. Even the sun stops setting to shine it’s light on the couple. As they walk away hand in hand, the crowd breathes a sigh of awe at her beauty. New Love. There is nothing more special or beautiful.
Oh Boy! Hot hat guy is back. There is this really handsome guy who always wears a hat working at Rimon. He has amazing arms, and mocha skin. I’m too embarrassed to say hi. It’s something women regularly do here, but I’ve never been that bold (unless I was drunk). Besides, the last time I tried to show a guy I liked him I looked pretty pathetic. Dating always makes me feel like a loser.
It was so hot all day today and now that the sun is setting, it’s cooling off so fast. I guess that just tells you how strong the sun is here. It can go from 90*F in the day to the low 50’s at night. And it’s only MAY!
I met some Taglit kids tonight. I love when they’re here. I love talking to them, telling them how I made Aliayh and why, giving the kids advice on extending their trip. I had a great chat with a group from Michigan State. I had a really relaxing night.
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