Who Let The Dancers Leave The Kibbutz??

Today we released ourselves on society in full force to see Harry Potter. First of all, I have never seen any of the Harry Potter movies in their opening week so I find it hilarious that I did in Israel.

We headed to a mall I didn't know existed about 30 mins away. Of course it took us an extra 45 mins to get there. Welcome to Israel. I will never complain about the drivers in the US again. I fear for my life walking on the side walk and riding in the bus. The bus drivers seem to be confused--last I checked they were NOT monster truck drivers and driving over cars just because they are smaller wasn't allowed.

Now, lets talk about how we were like children running loose in a candy shop filled with sweets, lights, and strangers.
Ya, pretty much an accurate description.

The mall was not what I was expecting at all. Apart from most of the stores being ones I recognized, the mall was one big American cliche'.

We didn't know how big Harry Potter was in Israel so we pre-ordered tickets for the opening day...obviously not needed.

We were also one of the only adults

We were surprised mid scene when they called an intermission. Who needs an intermission when there already is a 8 month intermission between part 1 & 2???

I tasted a 'rum flavored candy'. I quickly discovered it was liquor covered in chocolate. GAG! Not a nice movie theater treat. I prefer our Milk Duds.

Pictures of actors, movies, Oscars, and advertisements were in the excess. It was SO much. I'm sure the locals thought I had never been to California where all this orginated--little do they know that I actually live there and LOVE that THEY love Hollywood so much.

At this point I am running from picture to picture.

I'm surprised security didn't stop me

I have never been so happy to be in a mall in my life. I haven't really left the kibbutz to do mindless things. We are always going somewhere to learn or do something educational. It was such a nice night of thoughtless pleasures. Except now I have the shopping ich. I kinda forgot about looking like a human (even more then normal, who thought that was possible) and I wish could spend 72,000 skekels (inside joke) and get a new wardrobe. It also helps to remember that everything I buy, I have to find something of its weight to get rid of for my flight home. haha, fun game.

I had a blast with my girls, and everyday I find another reason to love Israel.