The kids have been counting the days until Savta arrives, and finally she arrived!Margalit, Miriam and Ronit tumbled into the car and I had to endure the usual fight over who gets to sit in the middle. I cannot keep track of who sat where when. Margalit somehow managed to get the middle seat -- if only for a 5 minute drive to her ceramics class. After she jumped out, Miriam, Ronit and I continued on our way to Ben Gurion Airport. Strangely enough, neither girl tried to take the middle seat -- apparently, since the ride started with all three girls, the middle seat was 'claimed' by Margalit, whether or not she was present. Ben Gurion airport is brand new this year, and nothing like the old airport. Israel has made it to the 21st century. No more walking on the tarmac to get to the terminal, this terminal has real gates with jetways.
It is a really modern airport with great connections to the train practically in the basement of the terminal, and lots of short term parking right near the terminal. We arrived somewhat early, so the kids convinced me to buy them ice cream cones -- okay, I wanted to try the triple chocolate too. The girls were very patient, and finally Savta arrived. Two huge suitcases and a carry on. All I could think of was, "why didn't they put an elevator in the building?". After arriving home, the kids tore open the suit cases -- there were practically no clothes inside, but lots of presents.Two seconds later and the girls had changed clothes, Ronit wearing here new princess outfit with crown, and Miriam similarly dressed. Oh what fun.
Ever since Savta has arrived we've been eating outdoors twice a day, breakfast and dinner (instead of just our normal outdoor breakfast). The porch is great, and we are loving the wonderful weather here. October is just beautiful in Israel.
