Hello Everyone,

Thank you all for your comments. I printed your responses and have it my "Israel" folder.

Beaches: aprichick, you're right, beaches are not an 80 year old. Also, it's not for me. I think if I were younger, I'd go. But if we stay at the beach, I would certainly walk along the boardwalk.

I think Bob (my traveling companion) wants to stay at the King David hotel in Jerusalem once we get there. He is only interested in staying in Tel Aviv for a day or two.

I must get a map of the area. It sounds as the whole nation of Israel is driving distance from Tel Aviv.

I will talk to Bob to see what there is to do and what he wants to do.

Seeing Masada is on the list. And, of course, Jerusalem. I wouldn't mind seeing Haifa and the Dead Sea.

FYI: I am using Amex miles to fly business elite on Delta. Bob bought a couch ticket on the same flight. What my birthday present to him for his 80th (which he doesn't know about yet) is that I called Delta and will be using my miles to upgrade him to business elite. Bob will be surprised.

I wouldn't have picked the Middle East is a place to visit. But since Bob brought up going to Israel, I am excited about going. Especially because world civilization started there.

David

P.S. Keep your comments coming!