The drinks. These guys make fresh lemonade like nowhere else in the world. And they add fresh mint leaves to help you reach even closer to heaven. It is my favourite drink in the whole wide world. It is even better than the one I used to get in Sydney at the Easter Show. With drinks this good, who needs alcohol?
The absurd. I am learning more Hebrew talking with Arab Israelis than with Jewish Israelis. And the only place where I can buy a mobile phone recharge card is at the lollypop shop. Lollypop shops are also the place people buy cigarettes. Go figure. (And no, mum and dad, I have not taken up smoking again!)
And the everyday. While Israel has plenty of quirks, in general, people are getting on with life. They have been warm and friendly, and it is super easy to get around. A welcome relief, amidst an otherwise tough journey.
56 days to go…
p.s. I heard some people were having problems commenting. I have now changed the settings so it should be okay now ….don’t hold back!
Didnt you notice that on the issue of Hummous there is an ongoing debate and controversy as where its better prepared - in the Arab or the Jewish domain....
ReplyDeleteEnjoying your experiences vicariously!!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Caryll.
What I love about Carin
ReplyDeleteHair
Laugh
Generosity
Constant questioning
Food
Honesty
Love
x x x
Hi!
ReplyDeleteEveryone was drinking that Lemonade when I was there in the summer.... there'a a name for it but I can't remember what it is.
Nads xox
The "new thing in restaurants where you can have an entire meal of humous" is an old dish called masabuquah (spelling is entirely up to your imagination).
ReplyDeleteWhen you get home you will go through hummus withdrawal so I am including below a recipe from a Palestinian friend:
============================================
Soak overnight ½ kilo (1.1 pounds) large garbanzos (chick peas)*.
Boil 2-3 hours with 1 tsp. baking soda skimming foam as needed.
Blend beans with tahina, 2 cloves crushed garlic, juice from one
lemon, and a handful of parsley and cilantro. Add water for desired
consistency, and salt al gusto.
Serve with extra virgin olive oil and zatar. Wipe with pita.
*For those who are in a hurry or want to conserve energy, use pre-cooked canned beans.
Enjoy, Phil