A visitor’s thoughts of Tel Aviv

I was not exactly sure what to think of Tel Aviv, I guess I had expectations but really no idea. Visiting a friend during Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) was very interesting albeit a little quiet. The country celebrates by basically closing down to spend time with family and reflect on the year past and the upcoming year. That’s at least the layman’s perspective, Surely it is much deeper than I can explain.

After the Holiday, Tel Aviv was alive and a very vibrant city. People watching here is terrific, there are shops and eateries to satisfy all tastes. People here are friendly, most speak at least a little English so getting around is manageable. Our stay included an AirBnb in the city center on King George St. ( included pictures in gallery). I would highly recommend this area as it is a great place to walk amongst locals and Branch out in any direction. Seems almost like a five points area that some US cities have. It is easy to walk to the Seashore and plenty to see on the way. I am not sure if it is the time of year but it seemed like there were very few tourists and the weather was warm but pleasant.

About a 45 minute walk to Jaffa, a historic port, it was beautiful and if you like art galleries it would be enjoyable. It had nice restaurants with terrific views of Mediterranean. There was an interesting history but it also felt alike a bit “touristy”. Though on the walk there there was an amazing open food market(Carmel). Amazing local fresh seafood, meats, spices and vegetables. There was plenty of food to sample as well, this place is a must!

Carmel market and the local surrounding area stole the show. They are the center of the city and a short walk to the beach. The center also delivers a symphony of people walking, biking, and riding scooters, all while motorcycles and automobiles fight for space is really something unforgettable.

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