I am on my way to Israel for my trip. My first flight was from SFO to Newark.  This was the short flight and was only about five hours. 

Now I have a little less than two hours to relax before I get back on the plane. I get back on the same plane that brought me here but not in the same seat. 
The sun is setting here, but we leave before the day ends. I will get to Tel Aviv tomorrow afternoon. I then wait a couple hours for five of my friends to arrive and then we continue on to Ashkelon. 
For now it is time for some cheese, nuts and veggies. 
Steven