Israel Through My Eyes: June 2009

I woke up this morning and decided I had to do something out of the ordinary, well at least something I havent done yet in Tel-Aviv. Something "touristy". So after a few ideas, I found the perfect way to spend my day: Renting a bicycle and well.. touring.

Best Idea Ever!! I grabbed a bottle of water, a camera and was on my way. Granted it was over 80 degrees outside, and I only planned on taking the bike out for a couple of hours. However, hours flew by and I was still pedaling from street to street with excitement and awe of the grittyiness as well as beauty that makes up Tel-Avv. By the end of the day I pretty much explored every gorgoues beach, filthy alley-way and narrow street in Tel-Aviv. It was grand!

I found myself following the graffiti art that is crafted all over parking lots, sign's and random walls throughout the city. From lego art, to thought provoked words, statements, and figures, reflecting creativity, design, and ideas.

At one point I got into one part of town and the street cleaner man looked at me and scolded "Ma At Osa Po!!! Ze lo ezor tov listovev, lechy, lechy" Translation: "What are you doing here, this is not a safe place, GO!" Ooops! I jumped on my bike and peddled quite fast out of there.. and ended up somehow in Neve Tsedek back into ritsy alley ways. It's incredible how all the streets somehow meet up from grime to riches.

I arrived home after 5 hours, sweaty with a sore bum, and a feeling of accomplishment. The following are a few of the pictures snapped on my adventure of graffiti, beaches, buildings and nature.

"Eyze Achla Shel Yom!" - What Marvelous Day