Initial Outings

So, the kids aren't as into the history and culture as we would hope, but exploring the outdoors is appealing to them. So in addition to getting our house set up and rediscovering the joy of Legos and board games, we've gone to...

Beit Guvrin, a national park with caves that were used anciently as dove coops, cisterns, housing and quarries.

A playground close by (There is actually one closer in the ultra-orthodox neighborhood, but we were scared away by a warning sign that said something like, "Due to recent incidents, please don't wear skin-colored stockings.")

A fountain park near the Old City

Geode hunting with some new friends

The embassy pool and nearby beach in Tel Aviv

And a country club in Jerusalem that had a free trial day