Tel Aviv Daily Photo

2007-07-09T14:37:00.000+03:00

Enjoying the Beach

2007-07-06T15:18:00.000+03:00

The weekend has started here in Israel (Friday and Saturday - back to work on Sunday) and people are enjoying a relaxing day at the beach. This is Atzok Beach. Have a good weekend.

Lead the way

2007-07-05T14:13:00.001+03:00

Mannequins lead the way to the Rose clothing store.

Shenkein Street

2007-07-04T13:52:00.001+03:00

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Nahlat Binyamin area near the Carmel shuk (market). This is a very trendy area that comes alive on Fridays when there is a flea market at Nahlat Binyamin. There are lots of great stores and restaurants down this road.

Red Tree Flowers

2007-07-03T09:26:00.000+03:00

A couple of days ago I showed you photos of a red tree. Here are the tree's flowers. They're beautiful, like flames. Now does anyone know what kind of tree this is? I really would like to know.

July Theme Day - Red

2007-07-01T09:35:00.000+03:00

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Today's theme day is red. So here's a photo of Tel Aviv in Red. Reminds me of U2 - "Under a Blood Redy Sky". There are 100 cities participating in today's theme day, click on the links below to see how other cities have presented the colour red:

Shanghai, China - Mumbai, India - New York City (NY), USA - Manila, Philippines - Albuquerque (NM), USA - Hamburg, Germany - Stayton (OR), USA - Los Angeles (CA), USA - Hyde, UK - Oslo, Norway - Brookville (OH), USA - Melbourne, Australia - Stavanger, Norway - Bellefonte (PA), USA - Bucaramanga (Santander), Colombia - Joplin (MO), USA - Singapore, Singapore - Selma (AL), USA - Cleveland (OH), USA - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Chandler (AZ), USA - Stockholm, Sweden - Seattle (WA), USA - Boston (MA), USA - Arradon, France - Evry, France - Baton Rouge (LA), USA - Maple Ridge (BC), Canada - Boston (MA), USA - Grenoble, France - Cottage Grove (MN), USA - Greenville (SC), USA - Hilo (HI), USA - Nelson, New Zealand - La Antigua, Guatemala - Brisbane (QLD), Australia - Singapore, Singapore - Hong Kong, China - Sequim (WA), USA - Paderborn, Germany - Saarbrücken, Germany - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Tenerife, Spain - Kyoto, Japan - Tokyo, Japan - Sydney, Australia - Naples (FL), USA - Cologne (NRW), Germany - Wassenaar (ZH), Netherlands - Saint Louis (MO), USA - Cypress (TX), USA - Ocean Township (NJ), USA - Mainz, Germany - Toruń, Poland - Menton, France - Monte Carlo, Monaco - Singapore, Singapore - North Bay (ON), Canada - Jakarta, Indonesia - Montréal (QC), Canada - Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Minneapolis (MN), USA - Baziège, France - San Diego (CA), USA - Prague, Czech Republic - Ampang (Selangor), Malaysia - New York (NY), USA - Kajang (Selangor), Malaysia - Sharon (CT), USA - Newcastle (NSW), Australia - Port Angeles (WA), USA - Nottingham, UK - Villigen, Switzerland - Chicago (IL), USA - Torquay, UK - Brussels, Belgium - San Diego (CA), USA - Mexico (DF), Mexico - Saint Paul (MN), USA - Cape Town, South Africa - Paris, France - Seoul, Korea - Manila, Philippines - Milano, Italy - Austin (TX), USA - Chennai, India - Madrid, Spain - Seoul, South Korea - Wailea (HI), USA - Toronto (ON), Canada - Ajaccio, France - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Silver Spring (MD), USA - Zurich, Switzerland - Sydney, Australia - Budapest, Hungary - Moscow, Russia - Auckland, New Zealand - Torino, Italy

Bright Red Trees

2007-06-30T18:45:00.000+03:00

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These trees are all over Tel Aviv and have a beautiful red/orange flower. Like a flame. If anyone knows what kind of tree it is I'd be glad to hear. I really love this tree.

Nature

2007-06-27T09:41:00.000+03:00

This is a photo scene taken under a red tree. I love the colour of the petals against the rocks.

Tree Graffiti

2007-06-25T19:41:00.000+03:00

Waterfall

2007-06-24T10:47:00.000+03:00

How the Other Half Live

2007-06-22T15:57:00.001+03:00

Here's a photo of a very nice house in my neighbourhood. Not many houses look like this in Israel, I can assure you. This one's really special.

Tree - Close Up

2007-06-21T15:31:00.000+03:00

For those of you who requested it, this is a close up of yesterday's "tree" photo. And if you click on the photo you can enlarge it even more.

Tree?

2007-06-20T12:29:00.000+03:00

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At first glance this just looks like a nice sculpture of a tree in front of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. But enlarge the photo, zoom in and have a closer look. The tree is made up of people. This is art by Zadok Ben-David.

Bridge over Troubled Water

2007-06-19T12:13:00.000+03:00

This photo makes me think of that song by Simon and Garfunkel and now I can't get it out of my head! :-) There is actually no water under this bridge. It is a bridge over the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center's car park - but that doesn't have the same ring to it.

Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center

2007-06-18T12:18:00.000+03:00

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Here is another view (the first photo was taken in February) of the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center, which is home to the New Israeli Opera Company, the Israeli Ballet and the Cameri Theatre.

Hmmmm.....

2007-06-17T19:37:00.000+03:00

Ben & Jerry's. Need I say more?

Manhole Covers

2007-06-14T14:26:00.000+03:00

I had never noticed designs on manhole covers, until I joined the Daily Photo group. Tel Aviv's manhole covers are very boring. But then I found this one in Ramat Gan (suburb of Tel Aviv). Not bad, some nice palm tree designs to show that we're still in Israel. Nearly weekend, yay!!

Traffic Circle

2007-06-13T19:59:00.000+03:00

Just to show you what our traffic circles look like over here. Of course they're not all identical. But I have seen loads that have flowers and palm trees/shrubs like this one.

Afternoon Siesta

2007-06-12T15:11:00.000+03:00

Cats rule in Tel Aviv. Here's one having an afternoon siesta!

More Lunar Experiences.....

2007-06-09T19:19:00.001+03:00

I really love seeing the moon in the daytime. So here's another photo of one.

The Love Parade

2007-06-08T16:23:00.000+03:00

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Today was the annual Tel Aviv Gay Pride Parade. It's an amazing sight to see as there are lots of colourful floats with loads of music and a very festive vibe. Everyone (and his dog) was out there having a party and just having fun.

Another Building

2007-06-07T13:34:00.000+03:00

This is another great building in Tel Aviv. I think it's the home of Sotheby's Auction house - but I'll have to find out for sure and let you know.

Cruising Along...

2007-06-05T15:11:00.000+03:00

The Shuk (Market)

2007-06-04T11:06:00.000+03:00

This is the shuk (market) in Allenby street. The photo was taken during the week, otherwise it would have been too crowded. The market used to have lots of fruit and vegetables but these days it has more clothes than food.

Interesting Architecture

2007-06-03T16:56:00.000+03:00

I love this building. It's both Middle Eastern and modern. The bottom part is a restaurant. I'm not sure what the top part is. Probably apartments.

Coca-Cola

2007-06-02T20:19:00.000+03:00

I thought it would be interesting to see how the same product is advertised all over the world. Here's our latest Coca-Cola advert (at a bus stop). The slogan reads "love life".

Door

2007-06-01T10:16:00.000+03:00

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Isn't this door beautiful? I found it near the Tel Aviv shuk (market). Enjoy your weekend.

Sunset on Tel Aviv Beach

2007-05-31T09:44:00.000+03:00

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Cat Nap

2007-05-30T11:53:00.000+03:00

Flavour Raver

2007-05-29T11:36:00.000+03:00

It's summer and so frozen yoghurts (and ice cream, of course!) are back in season. This is a selection of fruit, nuts, chocolate and wafers which can be added to your frozen yoghurt. Enjoy!

Weekend Football

2007-05-28T20:12:00.000+03:00

Summer's here and everyone just loves spending their weekends kicking a ball around the park.

Park Leumi - Path

2007-05-27T14:25:00.000+03:00

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There is a great paved pathway in Park Leumi and as you can see joggers, walkers and roller bladers really enjoy it.

Duck Family

2007-05-26T19:49:00.000+03:00

Here is a little family of ducks enjoying their day.

Park Leumi

2007-05-25T18:42:00.000+03:00

The lake at Park Leumi, Ramat Gan (a suburb or Tel Aviv). It was a lovely day to go to the park and feed the ducks. Have a good weekend.

Boulevard

2007-05-24T13:12:00.000+03:00

A boulevard in Ramat Gan (suburb of Tel Aviv).

Jacaranda in Full Bloom

2007-05-22T14:56:00.000+03:00

It's Good to be Home

2007-05-21T14:27:00.001+03:00

Had a great time in the UK, but it's good to be back! This is a photo I took just before I left of a little girl feeding the pigeons at Rabin Square.

Bon Voyage

2007-05-10T15:00:00.000+03:00

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We're going on a 10 day vacation abroad. "See" you when we get back.

Dizengoff Street

2007-05-09T11:25:00.000+03:00

This shot was taken early in the morning. Otherwise Dizengoff Street's (one of the main streest in Tel Aviv city centre) really busy.

Recycling Campaign

2007-05-08T11:37:00.000+03:00

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Students got together and put all their drink cans and bottles in this big box as a big recycling campaign. It's amazing to think that it's already full!

Gymboree

2007-05-07T09:58:00.000+03:00

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This is a Gymboree in the Gan Ha'ir (City Gardens) shopping mall. Gymborees are indoor playgrounds for babies and young children and they are everywhere in Tel Aviv. This photo was taken early in the morning so there weren't too many people there yet. As you can see, dogs aren't allowed to play inside. But this one doesn't seem to mind too much.

Fountain - Rabin Square

2007-05-06T09:45:00.000+03:00

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Rabin Square

2007-05-04T15:01:00.000+03:00

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This square used to be called the Kings of Israel square. Until the famous peace rally of 4 November 1995, where (at the end of the peace rally) Israel's then Prime Minister, Itzhak Rabin, was assassinated by a Jewish extremist. It was then renamed to Rabin Square. Rabin Square is in the heart of Tel Aviv and is still a popular place for political rallies.

I like the olive tree in the middle of the square - a reminder that there is always hope for peace.

Another Heat Wave

2007-05-03T10:22:00.000+03:00

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As per my post back in February, we're having another "shirav" (heat/dust wave) today. Some of you in colder countries may think that a heatwave would be a nice change - but today temperatures are expected to rise to 39°C . That's a bit much. In the peak of summer it only gets to about 32/33°C. I new I was in trouble this morning when I stepped out at 8.30am and it was already 29°C!! Crazy. So keep watching the Weather Pixie and think of us sweltering over here!!

This photo was taken a few minutes ago. The dark cloud is the sky filled with dust.

Punx???

2007-05-02T11:10:00.000+03:00

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This is graffiti at the Dizengoff fountain. When I saw it I couldn't help laughing though as I totally had a "Life of Brian" moment. There's a scene in Monty Python's "Life of Brian" where he writes "Romans go home" on a wall. Next thing a Roman guard comes out and catches him but instead of shouting at him for telling the Romans to go home the guard starts giving Brian a Latin lesson and showing him that his grammar is incorrect. The guard then demands that Brian rewrite the sentence out 100 times so that he can learn the grammar. It's really funny! And I felt like that Roman guard when I saw this sentence. If I ever catch the little punks....

May Theme Day - City Exchange

2007-05-01T09:50:00.000+03:00

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This month's theme day is a city exchange. This is a nice break from showing just Tel Aviv. I've chosen to show Caesarea. Caesarea is an ancient city (completed in 12 BCE) built by the Romans and is about an hours drive from Tel Aviv. The above photos are of remains of the ancient Roman aqueduct.

82 Daily Photo sites are participating in the 1st May theme, "City Exchange", please use the links below to visit them. Due to time zone differences and other factors, the theme photo may not be displayed until later if you are viewing early in the day.

Monte Carlo, Monaco - Rome, Italy - Singapore, Singapore - Tenerife, Spain - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Montréal (QC), Canada - Melbourne, Australia - Naples (FL), USA - Bastia, France - Hong Kong, China - Mazatlan, Mexico - Buenos Aeres, Argentina - Manila, Philippines - Arradon, France - Madison (WI), USA - Evry, France - Seoul, Korea - Shanghai, China - Bucaramanga (Santander), Colombia - Sequim (WA), USA - Singapore, Singapore - Budapest, Hungary - Baziège, France - Hamburg, Germany - Toruń, Poland - Nelson, New Zealand - Madison (WI), USA - Vantaa, Finland - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Mainz, Germany - Dubai, UAE - Saint Paul (MN), USA - Cork, Ireland - Stockholm, Sweden - Menton, France - Tel Aviv, Israel - Albuquerque (NM), USA - Kitakami, Japan - Stayton (OR), USA - Szentes, Hungary - Stavanger, Norway - Grenoble, France - Villigen, Switzerland - Paris, France - Hyde, UK - Moscow, Russia - Joplin (MO), USA - Jakarta, Indonesia - Greenville (SC), USA - Cape Town, South Africa - Asheville (NC), USA - Seattle (WA), USA - Kyoto, Japan - Tokyo, Japan - Madrid, Spain - Auckland, New Zealand - Oulu, Finland - Lubbock (TX), USA - Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Baton Rouge (LA), USA - Sydney, Australia - Maple Ridge (BC), Canada - Vancouver, Canada - Seattle (WA), USA - Selma (AL), USA - Chandler (AZ), USA - Sharon (CT), USA - Manila, Philippines - Lyon, France - New York City (NY), USA - Los Angeles (CA), USA - Brookville (OH), USA - Hayle, UK - Wailea (HI), USA - Saarbrücken, Germany - San Diego (CA), USA - Boston (MA), USA - Saint Louis (MO), USA - Cypress (TX), USA - Anderson (SC), USA - Torino, Italy

Dizengoff Fountain

2007-04-30T11:53:00.000+03:00

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The Dizengoff Fountain is also known as the Fire and Water Sculpture, because at night a flame comes out of the top through the water (don't ask me how!). It was created by Yaacov Agam and has been dedicated to the friendship between Tel Aviv and Frankfurt. On the hour, every hour, music is played and the circular rim in the middle of the fountain turns. It's very bright and cheerful and is a great site to see, especially at night.

Apparently, this is one of Yaacov Agam's famous art pieces. Another is the fountain at La Défense district in Paris.

Azrieli Towers

2007-04-29T10:24:00.000+03:00

This is a shot of the Azrieli skyscrapers as seen from the Ayalon highway. They're very unique in that there are three of them and each building is a different shape. There's the circle building, the square building and the triangle building (hiding behind the square building!). The square building is just being finished off, hence the crane. There's a great observatory at the top of the circle building where you can see 360° views of Tel Aviv. If you're ever here visiting that should be at the top of your list of things to do here.

Ayalon Highway

2007-04-27T19:04:00.000+03:00

Here's a shot of Tel Aviv from the Ayalon Highway. In the background you can see the Azrielli towers. Tomorrow I'll show you a clear shot of them. Enjoy your weekend.

Child's Play?

2007-04-25T15:19:00.000+03:00

I was very surprised to see this. It's supposed to be one of those machines that you put money into and then direct the claw over the toy of choice (and wind up getting some other toy). But in this machine, while there are some toys, it's mostly filled with boxes of cigarettes!

Highway

2007-04-24T18:14:00.000+03:00

Here's a shot of the highway as you're coming in to Tel Aviv. Today is a public holiday as it's Independence Day. Israel is 59 years old.

Rememberance Day

2007-04-23T11:46:00.000+03:00

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At 11am the sirens wailed across the country and the whole of Israel came to a standstill to remember the soldiers who have given their lives defending Israel. As you can see in this photo, everyone, even those driving on highways and busy main streets, stops and stands for 2 minutes silence.

Neglect

2007-04-22T13:39:00.000+03:00

Wouldn't this be a great door (and building!) if someone took the care to renovate it?

Blogging Along

2007-04-21T09:19:00.000+03:00

Today Tel Aviv Daily Photo reached the 100th post milestone. Yay!! Can't believe that I've taken 100 different photos of Tel Aviv. Next stop 200! Thanks to all of you for visiting this blog and for your comments.

Mosaic House - Door

2007-04-20T19:40:00.000+03:00

This is the door of the mosaic house. Hope you're all having a good weekend.

Shopping

2007-04-19T14:05:00.000+03:00

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Israel is getting ready to celebrate independence day and so Israeli flags are everywhere at the moment. This area is the Givatayim (practically a suburb of Tel Aviv) shopping mall.

Mosaic House

2007-04-17T14:07:00.000+03:00

This is the wall of a home in Tel Aviv. Isn't this a nice wall? Very jazzy, don't you think?

Magnolia

2007-04-15T15:26:00.000+03:00

Walking on the Beach

2007-04-14T12:54:00.000+03:00

Pyramid - White City

2007-04-13T18:23:00.000+03:00

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This pyramid is part of the White City series that I did in January. See posts: Jan 11 and Jan 12. Have a good weekend.

Say it loud, say it proud!

2007-04-12T16:03:00.000+03:00

Israelis don't seem to care about spelling or grammar mistakes or whether it's correct English or not they just go out and buy a huge neon flashing sign! It makes for a good laugh I suppose. So what do you think can be found at this store? Delicate Russians??

Crazy or Artistic?

2007-04-11T12:12:00.000+03:00

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Would you break in to this guy's house? I wouldn't that's for sure!! But I keep wondering whether he (or she for that matter) is genuinely crazy or just artistic. It's definitely a "unique" decoration for one's house. And you can easily spot this house amongst others. Just for the record, those aren't real weapons they're all made of wood or scrap metal or whatever he could find. You can see that when you enlarge this photo.

Armenian Convent in Jaffa

2007-04-10T14:45:00.000+03:00

The sign just says "Armenian Convent" but when I researched it on the Internet I discovered that it has a rich history and was used by Napolean. "In the maze of streets the Armenian convent that served as a hospital for Napoleon's troops is still present. Napoleon stopped in Jaffa on his campaign through the country and, according to some sources, ordered 4,000 wounded soldiers to facilitate his withdrawal from the area." (http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Society_&_Culture/geo/jaffa.html)

This area is currently being renovated, hence the scaffolding.

Patriotic Car

2007-04-09T14:07:00.000+03:00

Interesting Architecture

2007-04-08T13:11:00.000+03:00

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I found this building in Jaffa. Isn't it interesting?

Israeli Island??

2007-04-07T11:03:00.000+03:00

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Beatles Spotted in Tel Aviv

2007-04-06T10:46:00.000+03:00

I found this at the shuk (market) after seeing Eric's post (24 March)of the "Beatles" in Paris.

Heat Wave

2007-04-05T13:41:00.000+03:00

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We're having another heat wave today. It's about 30°C at the moment. This photo is for Peter who loves Jet Skiing!

Hello Dolly

2007-04-04T13:12:00.000+03:00

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I have no idea why this household have put this doll up on their roof, but it does make their house stand out from all the rest.

Chag Sameach - Happy Passover

2007-04-03T11:00:00.000+03:00

Today is the 1st day of Passover. When the Children of Israel were freed from being Pharaoh's slaves. When Moses parted the Red Sea. When we eat unleavened bread for a week. Click here to read more about Passover.

Jaffa Market

2007-04-02T10:57:00.000+03:00

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This is the Jaffa clothes shuk (market). Here they have lovely clothes made from Indian fabrics. Very hippy.

April Theme Day - Public Mailbox

2007-04-01T09:22:00.000+03:00

The April theme day is A Public Mail Box. The interesting thing about these mail boxes is that they're imported from London.

I noticed that a few of the other mail boxes around the world are also imported - very interesting, don't you think.

64 Daily Photo sites are participating in the 1st April theme, "A Public Mail Box", please use the links to below to visit them. Due to time zone differences and other factors, the theme photo may not be displayed until later if you are viewing early in the day.

London (UK) -Grenoble (France) -Rotterdam (Netherlands) -Greenville SC (USA) -Hyde (UK) -Villigen (Switzerland) -Albuquerque NM (USA) -Mazatlan (Mexico) -Montréal (Canada) -Stayton OR (USA) -Shanghai (China) -Jing -Arradon (France) -Sequim WA (USA) -Newcastle upon Tyne (England) -Seattle WA (USA) -Kim -Bastia (Corse) -Minneapolis MN (USA) -Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) -Joplin MO (USA) -Sharon, CT (USA) -Cottage Grove MN [USA] -Houston, TX (USA) -Candice & Megan -Singapore - by Keropokman. -Guelph, ON (Canada) -Menton (France) -Monte Carlo, Monaco -Naples, FL (USA) -Kyoto (Japan) -Tokyo (Japan) -Aliso Viejo, CA (USA) -Cape Town (South Africa) - Jakarta (Indonesia) -Kitakami (Japan) -Tel Aviv (Israel) -Vantaa(Finland) -Guadalajara (Mexico) -Auckland (New Zealand) -Nelson (New Zealand) -Tuzla (B&H) -Brussels (Belgium) -Anderson, SC (USA) -Lubbock, TX (USA) -John, Melbourne, (Australia) -Stavanger (Norway) -Tenerife (Spain) -Stockholm (Sweden) -Boston, MA (USA) -Not Strictly Seattle, Susan -New York City, (USA), Ming the Merciless -Paris [Eric], (France) -Ampang (Selangor) -Sydney (Nathalie) Australia -ailea , HI (USA) -Manila (Philippines) -Sydney (Sally) Australia -Cork (Ireland) -Saarbrücken (Germany) -Saint Paul MN (USA) by Carol -San Diego, CA (USA) -Mexico [POLY], (Mexico) -Budapest (Hungary) -Singapore (Singapore by Zannnie) -Madrid [Dsole] (Spain) -Nottingham (England) -Bandung (Indonesia) -London - Jonemo (UK) -

The way it was....

2007-03-31T10:55:00.000+03:00

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This is the same photo as yesterday taken a good few years ago! I don't know exactly what year it is, probably when the Clock Tower was first put up in the early 1900s.

Summer Time

2007-03-30T14:05:00.000+03:00

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Israel's gone onto Summer Time now. So we're one step closer to summer, yay! This is the Clock Tower in Jaffa. The Clock Tower was donated by the residents of Jaffa and the villages of Judea to mark the 25th anniversary of the reign (31 August 1878 to 27 April 1909) of Sultan Abdulhamid II. The cornerstone was laid on 1 September 1900 and construction was completed in 1902 or 1903. Have a good weekend everyone!

Weather Report

2007-03-29T11:42:00.000+02:00

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The problem with Tel Aviv weather at the moment is that one week it's 25°C and the next it's 18°C (maximums of course). Not long to go now until Summer arrives!

Corinthian - Ionic Capitals, Roman Period

2007-03-28T10:37:00.000+02:00

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I found this lovely piece at the Tel Aviv University (see my previous photos: Step back in Time and TA University). The label is in the title. For more information on Roman architecture, Corinthians and Ionic capitals click here: info

Flower Power

2007-03-27T11:52:00.000+02:00

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Recycling plastic bottles is taking off here (at last!). You can now find recycle "bins" like this all over Tel Aviv. The slogan on the right basically says: Israel is now much more beautiful thanks to recycling.

Sculpture

2007-03-26T10:21:00.000+02:00

I found this sculpture in Ramat Gan (practically a suburb of Tel Aviv). I have no idea why it was there and have no background for it, sorry. But I like it and think it's very interesting. Have a good week, everyone.

The Score

2007-03-25T15:24:00.000+02:00

The football match (last night) between Israel and England was a tie, zero-zero. I'm not that into football but it was a very good match. I didn't go to the match so there aren't any photos of it. But this is a photo taken at the pre-football-match party in Tel Aviv's Park Hayarkon. As you can see, the English fans were taken care of and fish and chips (and beer!) were served all over the place.

Go Israel!!

2007-03-24T11:37:00.000+02:00

Photo by Mark

Israel's playing England this evening in a Soccer match at the Ramat Gan Stadium, Israel. It's very exciting and as you can see from the photo above, the festivities have begun! A big welcome to all the English football fans. I hope you're having a good time here in Israel. And I also want to wish the Israeli team luck - go Israel - behatzlaha!!!!

More Flowers

2007-03-23T15:39:00.000+02:00

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Jewels

2007-03-22T10:16:00.000+02:00

Always a good topic with the ladies! Michal Negrin is an Israeli jewelry designer. Her jewelry is very unique and is setting new trends around the globe. She has a really great website too, worth having a look at.

Picking Flowers

2007-03-21T14:25:00.000+02:00

Kayaking off the coast of Jaffa

2007-03-20T09:50:00.000+02:00

Tel Aviv Promenade

2007-03-19T13:57:00.000+02:00

This promenade stretches from Tel Aviv to Jaffa. It is really nice to walk along the beach front by day or night.

Intro to Madkot

2007-03-18T14:44:00.000+02:00

Madkot, commonly known as beach bat is played by most Israelis at every beach. The beach bat "babes" line the beach as close to the sea as possible. This is a nightmare for all other beach goers because you cannot walk along the seashore or get to the sea for a swim for fear of being struck in the eye or on the head by a small rubber ball zooming at a speed of 200km/h (or thereabouts). These rubber balls are normally hit with tremendous force so that the opponent has no chance in hell of being able to return the ball! I missed the theme day about "what I hate about my city" but this would definitely top the list.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Part 2

2007-03-17T12:40:00.000+02:00

Very similar to yesterday's photo. But this photo was taken from the train and is of a microlight flying along peacefully. It must be really amazing to fly in a microlight and see the world from a bird's eye view.

Is it a bird? Is it a Plane?

2007-03-16T14:32:00.000+02:00

No it's a kite! Have a good weekend everyone.

Back to the trains

2007-03-15T11:17:00.000+02:00

King David Street

2007-03-14T10:42:00.000+02:00

Photo by Mark

Lunar Experiences

2007-03-13T14:21:00.000+02:00

There's nothing quite as special as seeing the moon in the day.

Remembering Yitzhak Rabin

2007-03-12T14:34:00.000+02:00

Photo by Mark

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Reflections

2007-03-11T13:49:00.000+02:00

I took a train up north to Binyamina this morning. You can see how green it is at the moment and the woman sitting opposite me doing her crossword puzzles!

Beach Time

2007-03-10T11:04:00.000+02:00

We've been having some great weather in Tel Aviv and people have started going to the beach. This photo was taken at Atzuk Beach, North Tel Aviv.

Sushi2Go

2007-03-09T09:39:00.000+02:00

You always get great, fresh sushi from Sushi2Go. It is definitely the best sushi take-away in Tel Aviv. And they deliver!! What more could you ask for?

Lost Bull

2007-03-07T16:25:00.000+02:00

I found this bull quite a way from Rothschild Boulevard. I think one of the IT companies bought it and put it here in Ramat Ha'Hayal. This is one of the bulls from the famous Bull Parade.

DHL - Looks the Same All Over the World

2007-03-06T13:03:00.000+02:00

Irish Pubs in Tel Aviv

2007-03-05T15:05:00.000+02:00

This mural is outside Leo Blooms Irish pub. I must admit, that I haven't been to Leo Blooms but I've been to the "sister" pub, Molly Blooms, and it is a lot of fun. Nothing like a good old Irish pub and a Guinness!

Luna Eclipse

2007-03-04T09:12:00.000+02:00

I missed the eclipse, which was apparently really beautiful. Here is an image (from CNN) of the lunar eclipse as seen from Gaza City. Read more about the lunar eclipse and see more photos on the CNN site.

Wild Flowers

2007-03-03T09:57:00.000+02:00