In Israel!!!

I'm in Israel!!! I have spent the time at my grandparent's house in Jerusalem-sleeping and eating takes up most of the time. I haven't been outside very much yet, but I've heard it's been a very hot summer. The only glimpse I got of the outside was in the car ride from the airport to Jerusalem, and I actually spent most of the ride with my eyes closed (due to nausea).

It was weird traveling for so long by myself, but the trip went pretty smoothly. On the connecting flight from Chicago to Toronto, we actually all got onto the plane and then had to get off because of maintenance issues. It was okay, though, becuase I had enough time in Toronto to check into the El Al flight to Israel. I sat next to an orthodox man who I don't think was allowed to make eye contact with me. This was okay for most of the flight, because I had a window seat and a place to lean my head, but it became a problem when I had to go to the bathroom and he was praying in his seat for a realllllly long time, so I couldn't ask him to move. The only interaction we had was when I opened the window to see the sunrise (which was BEAUTIFUL), and he asked me where we were. I told him I didn't know and then he told me the time. It was kind of strange.

Anyway, I have some pretty exciting things planned for tomorrow, including getting a Hebrew-English Tanach and a Hebrew-English dictionary at the store. I am also meeting with my extended family in Kfar Saba tomorrow for a birthday party! Other than that, I am just getting over jetlag until the Mechina starts on Sunday. Yay!