It was a free day in the city of Eilat. We loved standing on the beach with views from Israel to 3 Arab countries: Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Some early risers had the remarkable opportunity to visit the Underwater Observatory before dawn. The observatory looks out into the open reef and we see life in the wild. With our guide, my cousin Dr. Nadav Shashar, we watched as the coral reef literally woke up. The "changing of the guard" from nocturnal to diurnal species. We also watched as several newly awakened fish waited patiently in line for the cleaner fish to wake up and open for business. They like to sleep in. We had no such luxury.
Our group split between those who took a mid afternoon flight back to Tel Aviv and those who remained in Eilat to snorkel, walk, or just lay on the beach.
It was good to fly back. You have to love an airline where the pilot wishes everyone a "Shabbat Shalom." You have to love an airport where the chapel signs lead you to the synagogue!
By evening we were all in Tel Aviv for dinner on our own. Some with family, some in community.
We needed a relaxing day after our very busy last few ones.
Sababa!
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