To the Dead Sea and Back

I think after two days I've recuperated enough from all our travels to write about our trip to many different places. We started out with some challenging walks through the grottos at Rosh Hanikra, where it was very dark inside and rather slippery. We had to ride down in a cable car, but I've done that before. At one point I jumped up onto the stone wall and was about to leap into the lovely blue water when Bracha held me back. Why is it that every time I want to go swimming Bracha doesn't let me?

We went on to see the fortress at Yehiam and Acco. I had to lead Bracha down a long tunnel. It was dark inside and there were lighted places in the floor that looked like they were big deep holes, so I lead Bracha around them very carefully. Then we walked back along the tunnel again, and down and up lots of stairs. It was hard work, but I knew I could handle it. We also walked through Zfat and Bracha said we would not go into the old synagogue, but surprisingly a nice man stepped outside and insisted that Bracha go inside with me. I walked carefully around in there and had a good rest in the car, but soon we were climbing all over more stairs and steps in Beit Sean.
In the evening we got to a strange sea. There were no waves in it, and it had a strange smell. The next morning we went down to the water and Bracha and everyone went in. Now I'm not sure why, but Bracha told me I could not swim in this sea. She said it would not be good to get the water in my eyes because it's very salty. So I had to lie on the shore and watch. What strange things people do!

South and Back Again

Well, we really did go to Eilat and back again. So many friends! Petel, of course, and Larry, Tango, Turner, Nellie, Disney, Hero, Rega, Yvonna, and a brand new dog Paris who came all the way from America. She's fulll of pepper, piss and vinegar - even more than me. And I ran away twice at the hotel, too. Yep, I got into my share of mischief, but I was really well-behaved in the dining room and on the bus, and worked very hard in the mall and on the hikes outside. Petel and I, of course, were ever so pleased to see each other. And Bracha bought us both bones and treats.

Now I have to tell you about this airplane thing. It really wasn't much after all. It looked like a large bus high in the air standing on wheels with wings. But inside it was sort of like a bus or a train. I just curled up at Bracha's feet, felt the engines start and the whole thing move, and dozed off. Everyone asked Bracha if she had given me something to sedate me. Nope, she explained, I was just doing my usual thing when I am traveling and don't need to work...sleeping! But when we got to the airport Bracha was very confused and didn't know where to go. Some nice people helped us and even found a little spot of grass for me to do busy. And then we were on the train and on the way home!

Now Bracha is back at work and riding that bike with her friend Nir. I like the doggie footprints on the pretty shirt Bracha got, but I don't think much of Bracha going out riding and I can't come.