From the ends of the Earth back to Israel

Greetings ‘ohana! I left Kaua’i May 30, embarking on a journey of a lifetime!
I flew to Seattle to see mom and sister :) then on to Indianapolis to see my brother and his sons(xoxo); over to Kansas City to the House of Prayer, then up to NYC to experience the tantalizing tastes and sites of Manhattan!
Sara, my friend from Kaua’i, is living in New York dancing with a hip-hop academy. Her company raises up leaders, not just dancers. Manhattan was a rush, lots of fast walking, and delicious food! I even went to Crown Heights to get fresh made challah!
From New York I took a train to Boston! My aunt Jo lives an hour away in New Hampshire! I hadn’t seen her in 12 years, nor met her new husband. I also enjoyed my dear cousin Kathy, who came over with her other half and son. It was lovely!!

I flew out of the United States to London with a free overnight in Iceland! I got to visit these geothermally-heated pools that are a brilliant blue. Relaxation to the utmost! I was served whale sashimi and lamb stew. I liked this little island! The people were sweet. I would definitely go back!

Next stop: London! My colleague at Kapa’a High School has a first cousin in England; he is a talented actor, starring in Broadway and London theatre. His children are adorable. His wife is an accomplished dancer who also performs in musicals. They were so very gracious, giving me their son's bedroom for my stay and helping me sort out travel plans.
On to Belfast, not far from my grandfather’s homeland!