Thulani in Israel - Part Three

Tuesday 22 February 2011

Mini Israel and Thulani thought this was the best day so far! He pretended to audition for King Kong, went to see the kibbutz, sadly there are very few now, modern technology and lifestyles have closed many of them.

He also went to the safari exhibit. I explained to him that first you drive through the section with rhinos, deer, antelope and ostriches and then park and visit the zoo. After walking about the fairly big zoo for a few hours, you get back in the car and drive through the lions. Sadly most children fall asleep in the car and miss seeing the lions! Thulani saw the areas of Israel he might not get to see for real so he really loved it.

Friday 25 February 2011

Tank museum at Latrun. I find it incredibly poignant that my dad is 81 , nearing the end of his days, walking around all the tanks he remembers from his time in the army, both dreaming of their days of glory. Very sad. However Thulani loved it- he got to pretend to be Cher sitting on the gun and even had a great idea to save postage! Get out of here Thulani!

Shabbat was at home so I was very busy cooking Moroccan fish, roast chicken, Italian meatballs and puree potato.