Here’s how I plan my day in Tel Aviv.  First, I figure out the chances of a rocket attack – where I’d like to go, what hours are usually safer, where I would stop on the way to hide if a rocket attack is signalled, and of course whether the destination has a safe area.  Then I forget it all and go where I feel like going.

Today we went to meet some friends on the beach – no protection whatsoever – and we stayed there for 3 hours.  That tells you something about Tel Aviv.

Not everything.

But it’s a start.

Now I’ve got to make up for two days of parting.

(By the way, there is no way you can’t enjoy yourself on the beach in Tel Aviv.  Especially if you don’t exert yourself.)