Tuesday July 22nd
So, here we are in the airport, waiting to board with a half an hour delay. The kids have eaten most of their food already and in true Raanan organised fashion, we have forgotten to order kosher meals for the flight.
The trip to the airport was fun, with the 5 of us squashed in with 6 pieces of luggage, 5 pieces of hand luggage and a buggy. Millie entertained us with her pesach songs and some interesting version of 'adon olam'.
The tv in the lounge here is showing a news report of another bullldozer attack in Israel. Yoav said "I didn't know israel was on American news". I explained how that's only when bad things happen there.
Our flight was due to take off at 8:30am but we didnt actually leave the ground until 10am. The kids were really well behaved & patient, and (gd bless America for this) they got to eat the breakfast being served as it all had 'OU' hechsers!
Our transportation from Aruba airport to the hotel was less than smooth - we had about an hour's wait outside in line until the bus came. Again, the kids were really patient.
After we arrived & unpacked, we hit the pool, and of course the gift shop!
Supper was..interesting. Having not yet koshered the hobs, i had to figure out how to make hot dogs & baked beans in the microwave with no microwavable dishes!
The kids had great fun in the whirlpool bath which is actually IN their room! its very odd, but they love it!

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