Wednesday -- I woke up at 3:00AM to watch the debate. Am greatly relieved that Obama rebounded. I'd seen most of the first debate and was as demoralized as everyone else.
Spent the last few days doing absolutely nothing. It was quite restful. I had a nice room in a hotel outside the center of the city of Eilat. It was pretty hot, around 98 degrees so the amount of time in the sun was limited to the morning. Really first sun of the year for me. I'd like to return home with a tan.
The hotel had really good breakfasts so I only had to find dinner. Eilat is a real resort town with the lights of Aqaba shining across the water of the Red Sea glimmering in the night. It's really a smaller, tackier version of Miami Beach.
Full of Russians, some from Israel some from Russia. I don't think they are all Jewish. Not sure but I did see a big cross around one person's neck in my hotel and he looked like a big beefy Russian. Heard a lot of Russian being spoken. I was here in 1968 when there were few hotels and many hippies. Things change. I stayed at a hippy camp then built around a water source, now glitzy hotels.
Actually I really didn't speak to anyone for a few days. Looking forward to some company in Tel Aviv. Also looking forward to returning home. Next trip might be a cruise. Getting tired. Uphill sights and sites (the best) challenging at best, almost impossible these days. Maybe more time at the gym will help.
Last week away ahead. I'm now on the bus to Tel Aviv, and here are a few photos of Eilat:
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