Serendipity is the best way I can describe Tel Aviv.
Our last evening we wanted to spend on a beach near Ashdod the city where we were to board the Ro-Ro vehicle boat, the Grimaldi lines to Italy. While stocking up on food at a local supermarket in Ashdod some people got talking to us and eventually advised us not to go camping lower down than Ashdod. They said Hamas was bombing the area just below Ashdod from Gaza. Since we knew absolutely nothing about the dynamics of this issue we decided to stay in Ashdod.
Dodging bombs in a tent might not work that well.
Early morning and we had to go through all the questioning from the customs people at the harbour.The Israeli customs people are the friendliest and most competent people we have had to deal with from all the countries we travelled so far. They are super strict due to the issues in the country but all friendly and efficient. For now it is a slow 5 days on the boat enjoying Italian cooking 3 times a day. This is not a ferry or passenger ship so we ate what the crew got. And it was good food with wine.
It was the end of our trip through Africa and 11 months in total. We were excited to get into Europe for what it has to offer.
Reminiscing about Africa, we had some stunning experiences and time in Africa. The people of Africa, the travellers we have met and are friends with most of them because of it. We will travel Africa again, that is a given!
Glad you were at least able to recover some pics, thanks for sharing!
Baie baie nice!!
Was very nice to read on my city from your eyes.
Thank you:)
Well done Michnus, this makes me soooo want to go on a trip! I enjoy your angle to the posts, it is somthing I can relate to well.