This post is part of a series called Israel Nov 2013 Mahane Yahuda market, Jerusalem Next day, we were planned to leave for Amman, Jordan, in the afternoon; so decided to check out the Mahane Yahuda Market. Olives everywhere Lots of fresh fruit everywhere, and plenty of shoppers Oranges, Grapefruit etc Nuts of all kinds Arabic…
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This post is part of a series called Israel Nov 2013 Jerusalem old city Nov 2013 Left Tel Aviv on local bus #480 to Jerusalem; took 18 shekels each (about $5) and about 1 hour to reach the Jerusalem Central Station. From a fellow passenger, found out that the hotel was close to this station,…
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This post is part of a series called Israel Nov 2013 Biblical lands; here we come Tel Aviv Nov 2013 Started by flying to Tel Aviv via Frankfurt. I fully expected tight security and it started at the El Al counter in Frankfurt. We got asked a lot of questions, and bags were checked for…
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CanalFest in Las Colinas was excellent, especially with Emerald City band; lots of street dancing enjoyed by all. We still enjoy the music of the Emerald Band’s brass musicians. The guy with the saxophone is a top 15 saxophonist in the country. Zubeida Virani is having too much fun Venice in Las Colinas, Irving Emerald City…
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This post is part of a series called Queretaro Sep 2013 Queretaro Part 2 Next day, after an excellent breakfast at the hotel, we took the shuttle to the airport. Traffic near the hotel was bad, but once we got onto the highway, we were fine. The driver was chatty, and gave us a lot…
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