Archive for the ‘Israel’ Category

Life Goes On…

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

The beats of music from my cousin’s concert swirl into the air as the waves ripple the Mediterranean Sea and splash into the magnificent beach of Tel Aviv.  Residents swarm through the alleys of bazaars while some employees press the button on blenders to mix the fruit.  People enjoy dinner with laughter at cafes at [...]

Hunting for jewels and spices

Friday, September 4th, 2009

In the past two weeks, I’ve been on a scavenger hunt to find jewels, spices, and SHINY GOLD.  As I walk through the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem, the smell of curry and cumin wafts by my nose, causing me to observe the spices closely.  At the quarter, there are bags and bags of spices in [...]

Capture the Visualization

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Sometimes traveling is about seeing what’s in front of you at the moment.  Every part of the world has a unique surrounding.  Seeing the surroundings in other countries is much more grand than looking at the photos in books. It’s also imperative to stop and admire the scenes where you are standing at the moment [...]

A stunning evening in Jerusalm

Friday, August 28th, 2009

I just came back from a beautiful evening in Jerusalem.  Here are some photos… Details will come later…

Peaceful Life

Friday, August 28th, 2009

In spite of the news media perpetuating discussions on the terrors of Israel causing people to feel reluctant to visit here, the lives of Israelis go on.  People go to work, socialize at cafes, munch up some falafels, and play at the beach.  If we had never seen the negative side of Israel in the [...]