I just don’t know about hotels.  Everyone in Israel seems to think it’s a form of vacation in itself, but I only am interested in going places and seeing things.  The idea of sitting around in a lobby in the evening and listening to some guitarist while you’re buying clothes for the next vacation on the internet – not my idea of fun.  Our hotel was also challenged by the fact that most of the activities take place in the open pool area, and it was … raining in the desert.  Nevertheless, we managed to find great pleasure in our stay at the Kedma, and may return… but with friends…