Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Carlsberg, anyone?

Apparently, Carlsberg and football go hand in hand.

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Orange Trees

Quite a few streets in the center are lined with orange trees. They're lovely and full of fruit at the moment. It's so nice to see colour during these grey winter months.

Monday, January 29, 2007

Tel Aviv Museum of Art

I liked the view of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art through this sculpture. Isn't the sculpture great?!

Sunday, January 28, 2007

Saturday, January 27, 2007

Another Old Building

OK, it's a bit dilapidated, I know. But I really like the arch windows and the shutters. It has quite a bit of character.

Friday, January 26, 2007

One Foggy Morning

Today was forecast to be 22+ degrees celsius. But when I woke up this morning and looked out expecting to see blue skies, this is what I saw. Fog! But it cleared up within an hour and it's a lovely day (blue skies and all) and is very warm. Ah, Tel Aviv winters - got to love 'em!


Thursday, January 25, 2007

Who Let the Goths Out?

We have a new Gothic clothing store in town. I didn't even know that the Gothic look was back!! :-)

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Zodiac Mosaic

In response to Felicia's request on my post of 16 January, the Wishing Bridge, here is a photo of the zodiac mosaic in Jaffa. I couldn't get the whole zodiac in as it's huge. But I'll go back some time soon and try. In the meantime, I hope this suffices.

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Monday, January 22, 2007

Dizengoff Center

Dizengoff is the heart of Tel Aviv. Dizengoff center was Tel Aviv's first shopping center built in 1977. It's still going strong and is especially busy on Thursdays and Fridays when the bottom floor is turned into a huge food fair. For more information: http://www.telavivguide.net/Shopping/Favorite_Spots/Dizengoff_Center_2005091336/

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Glitter Loo Seat, Anyone?

Apparently, these are all the rage! I passed about 4 different bathroom shops advertising glitter loo seats. Oh, and they're available in gold too. Think Liberace...

Saturday, January 20, 2007

Sunset in Jaffa


This is a view of a shipwreck (I believe) close to Jaffa.

Thursday, January 18, 2007

An Old Apartment Block

This is an old apartment block near the shuk (market) in Allenby.

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Enjoying the Winter Sun

Here's a woodpecker stretching his wings and warming himself in the winter sun. I just thought he was cute.

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

The Wishing Bridge

There's a bridge in Jaffa called the Wishing Bridge. Legend has it that if you stand on the bridge, holding your zodiac sign, facing the sea, your wish will come true. There's a mosaic with all the signs of the zodiac nearby - where you can make your wish.