Saturday, May 2, 2015

Just FYI


1. In Israel everything shuts down on Friday afternoon about 3:00 in
   preparation for Shabbat.

2. Stock your fridge before 3:00 on Friday with things to eat for Saturday.

3. The Vital HAS: bath soap, lotion (not great quality if you have very
   dry skin), shampoo, hair dryer, 2 bathrobes and 2 pairs of slippers.

4. You will need power converters. I bought 2 of these: Power converter

5. When you enter your room at the Vital there is a little electric box by
   the door. You have to put your door key in it so your lights will come on.

6. If someone is in the shower/tub and you have to leave the room, make sure
   to leave a key in the little electric box or the person showering will be
   in the dark.

7. Bring a water bottle. There is filtered water in the lobby by the front
   desk and in the business lounge. I wish that I would have brought one,
   I'm refilling a plastic one that I bought.

8. There is a drug store, like a Walgreens, in the mall. They have
    everything that you could need! I didn't need to bring lotion, extra
    toothbrushes, anti-perspirant, etc. It is a waste of luggage space.
   They even have contact lenses (over the counter!) and skin care.

9. Bring an HDMI cable so you can watch movies using your laptop. I brought
    our Chrome Cast and it won't work here because of the way that the
    internet works.

10. Have 7-Up or something carbonated in your hotel room. You might need it
      if you are nauseous.

11. My amazing friend, Marilyn, that is taking care of me brought essential
      oils and a diffuser. This has been very helpful! Lavender at night and
      Peppermint when I was nauseous.

12. I will add to this list as the next couple of weeks go by!

2 comments:

  1. Sending prayers to my buddy! Love the updates!

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  2. I hope you are eating well. I have a GREAT Salad recipe for you. Very flavorful and EASY to make.

    Panzanelle
    3 oz Bread Crust (Stale French is best)
    6oz Tomato (about 1 Large or 2 Small)
    6 oz Red Onion (if to strong soak in cold water to tame down heat)


    Basil
    Olive Oil
    Red Wine Vinegar

    Heat Saute Pan add 1 ounce of EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
    add Bread chopped into 1/2 cubes toast bread until crispy.

    Whisk a couple Ounces of oil to a mixing bowl. Drizzle Vinegar in small amounts with Salt to taste.

    Add Basil Chiffonade ( Roll BAsil in to a stack, roll into tight roll then cut into smell spirals), Bread, Tomato, and Onion into bowl and touse.

    If you like other stuff just add and mix.

    It is AWESOME and EASY!!




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