The return of summer.

It seems to me that every weekend between February and May is some sort of holiday in Israel-

this country is not joking around...work hard, play harder.

This week began a two-week break from school for Pesach (Passover).

And, as if in a message from the Lord saying "enjoy yourself in the Land of Milk and Honey"

the weather conveniently became instantly beautiful. It's warm and sunny in the afternoons and cool and comfortable in the evenings.

Nicole, Cara and I decided to start our mini-vacation by marking the opening of beach season.

Yesterday we walked down to the sea, found a few friends from school on the sand to frolic around with, and basically it was a perfect Tel Aviv afternoon.

Summer has arrived.

(We may have even indulged in some shawarma at some point. mmmmmmm.)

We like to party.

Nicole and I threw another party a couple of weeks ago, but I've been SO busy with school that I just haven't had the time to post about it! (Was that believable?)

It was a fun evening. We throw the best parties. But if you're in Tel Aviv and have a better set of speakers than we do, let me know- the next one needs better music.

Libbie!

Daniel and Nicole

Oh lord, Joel.

Alex and Lily arguing, respectfully.

Dasha and Loren- love these ladies.

Elad was having a great time at the party.

I imagine this is what Alex and I look like in class, too.

Isn't she a beauty? Yael.

Joel and Nicole are equally good dancers.