I haven’t been to Israel in eight years. Thanks to my darling cousin Perri, I have a wonderful excuse for going back. While here, I will get to attend my first Israeli wedding, relax on the beach, cruise the tayelet, slather myself in mud from the Dead Sea, and finally explore Jerusalem properly. As if Perri’s wedding were not special enough, I will also get to share this trip with Òscar, who has never been to Israel before. Ayzeh kef!**

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* Israel (literally, “The Land”)

** Sweet! (literally, “what fun”)