I can hardly believe that I have now landed back home in Brisbane, Australia. The last 22 days have swept by so fast and left behind so many incredible and colourful memories. Now to go back and summarise the last week! We set off early on Monday in Jerusalem, with a plan to visit the Holocaust Museum then follow with a tour of Massada after the drive to the Dead Sea. We were lost for hours in the Holocaust Museum; when we saw the time was 4pm as we were leaving...

The last three days have been incredible... I can barely describe them. Right now, I am sitting on a balcony looking out over the lights of a luxurious resort to the Red Sea at the junction of four countries. But before I get to that, I must cover my journey here, to Eilat. Sunday was a leisurely day filled with the sights and sounds of central Tel Aviv streets, shopping malls and markets. There are cats everywhere! It really is so different to Australia. Securi...

Tel Aviv is such a beautiful and fascinating place. I have arrived during the weekend (Friday and Saturday) and have been surprised that Israel seems more relaxed and calmer than I was expecting. Perhaps it will change with the coming of a new week today! Friday was a perfect day. The weather was warm, the sun was shining and the atmosphere relaxed and welcoming. Ran's cousin, Netta, took me through the centre of Tel Aviv. I sipped the smoothest, most delicious ...