Comments on: Rosh HaNikra, the Lebanon Border, & Akko http://americanbabble.com/2008/04/30/rosh-hanikra-the-lebanon-border-akko/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:19:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Rosh HaNikra, the Lebanon Border, & Akko http://americanbabble.com/2008/04/30/rosh-hanikra-the-lebanon-border-akko/#comment-3144 Rosh HaNikra, the Lebanon Border, & Akko Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:47:55 +0000 http://americanbabble.com/?p=359#comment-3144 [...] Rosh HaNikra, the Lebanon Border, & Akko After spending time in the south at the Israeli Air Force museum and Negev desert monument, we went north to Rosh HaNikra at the Lebanon border, and then back south to Akko. It still amazes me how close everything is here, … [...] [...] Rosh HaNikra, the Lebanon Border, & Akko After spending time in the south at the Israeli Air Force museum and Negev desert monument, we went north to Rosh HaNikra at the Lebanon border, and then back south to Akko. It still amazes me how close everything is here, … [...]

]]> By: Lisa http://americanbabble.com/2008/04/30/rosh-hanikra-the-lebanon-border-akko/#comment-2997 Lisa Sat, 03 May 2008 14:14:10 +0000 http://americanbabble.com/?p=359#comment-2997 Very cool Very cool

]]> By: Ms. Babble http://americanbabble.com/2008/04/30/rosh-hanikra-the-lebanon-border-akko/#comment-2996 Ms. Babble Sat, 03 May 2008 07:50:15 +0000 http://americanbabble.com/?p=359#comment-2996 @ Lisa I also enjoy observing the culture more than seeing landmarks. It's a funny thing to look at everyone and feel like an outsider. But being an outsider gives me a neutral perspective on how people function here. There are some very obvious differences between Israelis and Americans. Many of the differences are good (like knowing how to relax, take vacations, eat VERY healthy, etc.) but there are bad things too (very poor customer service, poor driving, quick to anger, pushy, etc.) Some how the positives out-weigh the negatives though. As an American, I'm treated perfectly well here. We are strong allies with Israel and bring a TON of influence to the country (media, fashion, music, McDonalds. ha!). I've actually found that many people are very excited to meet me simply because they want to practice their English. :) @ Lisa

I also enjoy observing the culture more than seeing landmarks. It’s a funny thing to look at everyone and feel like an outsider. But being an outsider gives me a neutral perspective on how people function here. There are some very obvious differences between Israelis and Americans. Many of the differences are good (like knowing how to relax, take vacations, eat VERY healthy, etc.) but there are bad things too (very poor customer service, poor driving, quick to anger, pushy, etc.) Some how the positives out-weigh the negatives though.

As an American, I’m treated perfectly well here. We are strong allies with Israel and bring a TON of influence to the country (media, fashion, music, McDonalds. ha!). I’ve actually found that many people are very excited to meet me simply because they want to practice their English. :)

]]> By: Lisa http://americanbabble.com/2008/04/30/rosh-hanikra-the-lebanon-border-akko/#comment-2995 Lisa Fri, 02 May 2008 21:54:49 +0000 http://americanbabble.com/?p=359#comment-2995 Truely Jami, take it all in. The Pictures are wonderful and you look great. What would excite me about traveling is not so much landmarks although those are great too to see a part of a historical landmark. I would enjoy watching the people, how they live, what they make priority in there day and what brings them joy about being isralies. You are very lucky to experience all this. I am glad you're enjoying yourelf. How do you feel you are treated as an american? Truely Jami,
take it all in. The Pictures are wonderful and you look great. What would excite me about traveling is not so much landmarks although those are great too to see a part of a historical landmark. I would enjoy watching the people, how they live, what they make priority in there day and what brings them joy about being isralies. You are very lucky to experience all this. I am glad you’re enjoying yourelf. How do you feel you are treated as an american?

]]> By: betsy http://americanbabble.com/2008/04/30/rosh-hanikra-the-lebanon-border-akko/#comment-2985 betsy Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:44:48 +0000 http://americanbabble.com/?p=359#comment-2985 Im completely ignorant of middle east history, save for some catholic thumping back in the day. but i'm very excited to see you going to all these great places! what an adventure! but i'd be happy to lecture on the origins of ornamentation if you're interested! :) have a blast! Im completely ignorant of middle east history, save for some catholic thumping back in the day. but i’m very excited to see you going to all these great places! what an adventure! but i’d be happy to lecture on the origins of ornamentation if you’re interested! :) have a blast!

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