How does everyone manage the sudden transition from summer to winter? In Tel Aviv I notice every person passing by is well dressed for the long-delayed downpour. From one day to the next – sweaters, jackets, boots, everyone elegantly
stepping around the rivers suddenly appearing in the streets. Of course Shusha spent the night in terror of the thunder and lightning. Funny, she hasn’t reacted at all to all the planes flying overheard for the past weeks. Does she realize what is more dangerous? In any case, it looks like we’re in for a Noah-like winter. But, as everyone tells me, the drought tax is probably here to stay, no matter how much rain falls.
Tel Aviv Diary: Karen Alkalay-Gut
Begun in April 2002, this diary has been charting one woman's view of the city
