Well, for all those wondering, we’ve touched down in New Jersey and are once again settled in at home. A few things I found myself grateful for today:
1. I was finally contacted by El Al airlines (I can’t say I recommend them completely, but they are apparently the best airline to ride if you want the Tel Aviv security experience to be easier than any other flight – they are more thorough at the airport you depart from, therefore making the chance of being kicked out of Israel less likely when you arrive on their doorstep) after I found out they had lost the two camera batteries taken from me at the bag check in Tel Aviv (because they were apparently a security threat). I’ll tell the full story later, but for now I am grateful that they found the box with the batteries and are ready to get them out of their lost and found (41 days after they disappeared!!!).
2. I found another piece of gear (a cf card) that I had thought was lost back in Oregon. It wouldn’t have been such a big deal had it not been so expensive for such a little contraption.
3. Being back at home in New Jersey. It’s funny to say it, but I’m glad to be back in our own space where I can find a routine after 2 months or so of crazy schedule for a daily meal. Adventure can taste really nice, but it’s best when followed up with some good processing and space.
4. A great flight in which Espen actually slept for a bit.
5. Family and friends. Altough it’s good to be back in Jersey, I miss and appreciate the extended (2 weeks more) time we had to connect with folks.
That said, we’re doing well, and I’m looking forward to more blogging now that I’m back at my own computer!!! Nothing says home like your own user defined presets for programs like Adobe Lightroom 2 and Photoshop.
by Joel
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