The End..

Well after traveling Europe visiting over 6 different countries, 5-non speaking English countries, 2 continents, and Israel for a 1 1/2 months, today I say goodbye.. I'm met some of the most amazing people, visited places that seemed larger than life, and mostly, I will take back a priceless education that you can't learn from school and books. I will miss all of you that I have met on my journey, and you will always be remembered!

In over my head??

So.. I've been to about 4 non-english speaking countries (including England, because trust me I speak English, and it definitely isn't what they're speaking there!), and drove through even more. I spent a total of 1 month exactly backpacking/driving/walking throughout Europe and my friends, I think it’s finally time to throw in the towel. I'm exhausted! My life this past month has been the life of a rockstar -- partying, meeting groupies, traveling, living out of hotels and a suitcase.

But it’s not over yet! Actually, it’s just beginning ;) I came in last night to Tel Aviv, Israel!! (You didn't really think it was over, did you?) And to be quite honest, throughout all of the countries I've visited, I have to say Israel is where it’s at. People have the wrong impression of it, they think they still ride camels and fly on magic carpets. Boy can you ever be more wrong! It is very Americanized, very advanced, and VERY happening. There is crazy real estate happening here, there night clubs make L.A's clubs look like Childs play. The lifestyle is not like American’s here. They are very warm, very polite, and very good-looking! ;) But seriously, best way to sum them up is that they're open arms. There is a saying about Israeli's that they're like a cactus fruit. Hard on the outside, but sweet on the inside, and it couldn't be more true. I don't know if they developed this hard outside shell from just living in a country that is surrounded by Arabs for over 60 years and living a hard lifestyle with wars, terrorists, etc. or just something genetic. To me it doesn't matter, I know their intensions are good, and that’s all that matters.

Anyways, I arrived last night and will be here until the 28th (2 weeks)


Shalom,
Danny.

Marseille..

I've been residing in Marseille the past 10 days since I've last posted on my blog. I've pretty much been spending most of my time with my mom's side of the family since this is where they all live. I've met a ton of cousins/aunts/uncles which I've never met. If I were to discribe Marsielle I would say that everything in this city is small. Ranging from the cars, to the streets, to the houses, to the meal portions, small small small. Where in LA everything is BIG. Big homes, streets, cars, glasses hah.

I've been hanging out with my cousin Kevin who has been showing me around town.. we've hit the beaches, the disco-tec's, house parties, cafe's... its a very different lifestyle out here.. seems almost everyone is trapped in Marseille and can't see outside the box, almost like a prison. Where in LA sky is the limit for oppurtunity and you can literally have, and become anything or anybody you want.

Tonight I'm going to be having shabbat dinner at my aunts house and tomorrow I will be on my way to Nice and Monaco!

Ciao for now!

My apologies..

Sorry I haven't been updating my blog lately.. I've been caught up being a 'tourist' and haven't really had a chance to get on the computer.

Anyways, long story short... I arrived in Paris at my aunt's house, we visited the Champs Elysees, Eiffel Tower, Chapel Notre-Dame, and of couse the Lourve.. spent about 4nights there.. Loved Paris, but you better come when the dollar is stronger because FUCK its expensive! People usually gain weight when vacationing, I on the other hand, lost weight. Lets just say I spent 8euro about $12.00 for 2 small scoops of icecream. Dinner, forget about it, you're looking at atleast 15-20euro for some bullshit plate with french fries and a small piece of chicken. Ok, I'm playing devils advocate, obviously as a tourist you have to expect to get robbed, but we did find a couple "local's" spots where the price was reasonable. You also have the remember that most of the local Parisien's don't need to own a car, free health care, no car insurance.. so I coming from L.A where all of what Paris takes care of, I have to pay for. So it's all relative to an extent.

Dislikes: Drive like madmen, have really bad B.O.

After 4 nights in Paris I drove 8 nights south to Marseille. Just the other night I went to my cousin's beautiful wedding on a boat out in the mediterranean, had an amazing time, met a lot of cousin's I never knew I had and just mingled. Good times..

I'm currenting still in Marseille, tonight I'm gonna hit the town with my cousin, perhaps a "disco-tec", and tomorrow the beach!! Weather has been hot!! we're talking 90degree's

Bon Voyage!