Weather Warming Up

We were excited when the weather finally got warm enough to go to the beach (I say finally, even though it was April, because with less than one year here and decent beach access, we feel pressure to get the kids there.) At the end of April and into May, we made a spontaneous trip to the Red Sea, then Tel Aviv with friends, and then a hike in the Negev desert with other friends where we got lost in the barren heat for a while before we finally found the watering hole we were looking for.

Snorkeling is better than the sand in Aqaba, but that didn't stop them (and Jonathan, Claire and Paul enjoyed the snorkeling, too.)

It was cold for me in the shade, but my skin prefers that is where I stay.

We might be considered regulars at this burger joint in Aqaba called Route 65. Who knew that in a year, we would go to Jordan 4 times?

Our day at the beach and playground near Tel Aviv with friends.

On the wrong road in the desert:

On the right road leading down to the hidden water:

The last bit got steep:

So steep that Paul slipped:

Claire in her hiking glory: