A Visit Home: Day 21 - Tel Aviv, Continued

6/28 – Sunday: Tel Aviv

7:30 – Breakfast
8:00 – Shacharit – Luke 21
9:00 – Independence Hall -16 Rothschild Boulevard
2:00 – Bet Guvrin National Park
4:00 – Lachish
6:00 – Dinner in Tel Aviv
7:00 - Shuk Shopping, Beach

I'm still enjoying the rooftop breakfasts! It's fun to eat chocolate cake, pasta, and cheeses - although it still feels like lunch.

I didn't expect to get emotional at the Independence Hall. We toured through the area where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and stood to sing HaTikvah. The Israeli National Anthem went through many trials - it was sang at concentration camps, executions, and death marches. Being able to freely sing it among other Jews is a true statement of freedom.

We visited Ben Guvrin National Park, where there were ancient Dovecotes. I had never seen one before - pretty cool! Of course, Dove jokes were made (too obvious to be repeated here).

We had pizza for dinner in Tel Aviv, then went shopping on the Shuk. I bought some crazy pants and an IDF onesie for my (upcoming) baby brother! Our day was concluded with a swim on the beach, and a movie watching session. Overall, a nice day! Only one more day left in Israel....