We are in Israel, after slogging through 8 line-ups at Attaturk Airport. 1) security check into the airport; 2) short but slow line at boarding pass printer 3) long line to check bags which turned out to be the wrong line ("Israel is special country" they tell us) ; 4) line the check bags at the right place (woman fainted near us due to heat or exhaustion or exasperation); 5) passport control line 6) second security check ;7) WC - very long line for 3 toilets; 8) line to get on the plane. Whew!
But, it was worth it. Turkish Airlines is very spiffy and our flight was most comfortable. I watched half of the movie "Hitchcock" before we landed. I must finish that one sometime.
We found our way by train and cab to our hotel. It is near the beach so we went for a walk on the luxurious sand. Old Jaffa looked not too far away, so we hit the trail and walked. By the time we reached the narrow streets, it was sunset, giving this ancient port a very mysterious atmosphere. I'm glad we made the visit.
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