Today is the day we’re letting in tourists for the first time in a long long time.  This means Ezi and I have to start being more careful than we’ve been in recent months.  No matter how strict the rules are, there is going to be a rise in the numbers.

Nevertheless, my need for a change of scenery and a rest from the intensive work involved in leading the IAWE , supervising doctorates, running a household, etc. is absolutely necessary.  We have already taken a leave of absence from this year’s Israel Trail because this year is all about climbing the hills around Jerusalem.   

But I think what we need is a good play this evening and a little visit to the Dead Sea tomorrow.  

Some people here think that traveling abroad is the most important thing they need for their sanity.  It’s a great idea, but we can live well with the relative safety of being tourists in our own land.