Israel is HOT. But that's ok when that gives you more of an excuse to go to the awesome beaches and pools.
We went to the beach for the Technion's International Student BBQ at Students Beach. It was a nice opportunity to meet the other international students (aka American students) and eat veggie dogs with hummus and our other cross-cultural concoctions. After dinner, we went for a dip in the ocean. The temperature was just right. The shore curved less steeply, so we were able to stand out further. We relaxed, rolling with the waves, watching the colorful sunset.
But back to the beach, the layout is fantastic. You have well-maintained sandy beaches, with umbrellas and other permanent shade set up. Further up, you have grassy patches and a boardwalk aligned with eateries selling smoothies, fresh juices, and ICED COFFEE. (Note: Israeli Iced Coffee is the most delicious thing I have ever drank. It's like a DD Coffee Coolata, but so much better!) Along the beach, you will also find areas for table-less ping-pong (aka beach paddleball) and areas with exercise contraptions and pull-up bars.
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| Paddleball! |
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| Sunset |
I went to the Technion's pool for the first time yesterday, and it was love at first sight. Their 50 meter indoor pool has skylights that let in streams of light. After swimming for 1000 meters, I decided to give myself a break and ventured outside. Stepping out was like stepping out into vacation. There was a kids pool with beach chairs set up. And to the right was a 25 meter pool with an awning that blocked out the harsh rays, but still let in the right amount of light, surrounded by beach chairs. I found one, and just laid down to read, letting the cool breeze dry me off.
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