Saturday, October 13, 2007

First quarter summary

Apologies for an extended absence from the blog. Here is a summary of the last six weeks:

1.) Celebrated 23.


Rooftop of my apt.



2.) Weekended in Petra for Rosh Hashanah.


First view of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury) coming out of the Siq.


On the human sacrificial altar of the ancient Nabateans on the cliffs in Petra.


Hiking up to the Monastery.


The Monastery: Petra's largest monument.


Royal tombs of Petra.


3.) Acquainted myself with my new home.


My apt building.


Café-ing w/ Ayalon.


Neighborhood art.


Globe exhibit on Rothchild sponsored by the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

4.) Swam 1.5km in the Sea of Galilee and spent the weekend on a kibbutz in the north.


Looking down on Karmi'el.


Beeping kibbutz cows' noses.

5.) Won my first race! A 4km women's race in Rosh Ha'ayin.


6.) My XC team ran their first team race in Tel Aviv! We took home 5 trophies.


Team picture post race.