Feeling guilty....

I'm beginning to feel a bit guilty for having gotten here to Israel on Friday with no problems and just a sprinkle of rain. So many of my fellow riders are having problems rescheduling cancelled flights (compliments of Hurricane Sandy).  Even Art and Carol Gould's arrival from the west coast is dubious since they were to fly through JFK. I really, really hope everyone makes it here safe and sound, even if a few days late!

Azzy and I have been enjoying a few days of family and friends. The old city of Jaffa was hopping this evening with Eid celebrations. The city is becoming the new hot spot for young and old. Galleries, restaurants and boutiques mixing in with the old flea market ("shuk ha pishpishim") in typical middle eastern style, with the brilliant Mediterranean steps away. What a wonderful afternoon!  We used to stop on our way to the airport to buy Abulafiah bagels to bring home to the kids, so of course we had to stop to make sure they are still the same delicious sesame seed and za'ata covered delicacies. Yup - they are!

One more day of indoor biking in the hotel gym, then it's up to the kibbutz to assemble my bike (with help!) and make sure all is in working order, and meet up with all the riders who who made it here despite Sandy.  I can't wait!