Pastels

I loved the pastel interior of Saint Peter's Church in Old Jaffa. You can hardly tell, but this house of worship dates back to the medieval days. Photo taken in October 2015.

Flora

A little bunch of blossoms found in Old Jaffa. Photo taken in October 2015.

Sea mosque

The Al-Bahr Mosque is the oldest Islamic center of worship in Old Jaffa. It is right on the shore of the Mediterranean and was used by sailors and fishermen to give thanks when they returned to port. Photo taken in October 2015.

Green doorway

I waited forever for that man to move away, but he just never got the hint. Photo taken in October 2015.

Cats of Tel Aviv

Another wild kitty seen in the Carmel Market. Photo taken in October 2015.

Uninvited guests

Guests you never like to see at a picnic. You'll find more murals here. Photo taken in October 2015.

Hazy skies

A hazy view of Old Jaffa from Tel Aviv.

And the view back to Tel Aviv from Old Jaffa. Some of the haze had burnt off by then. For more skies, take a look here. Photos taken in October 2015.

Evening conversation

What better place to stop and talk with a friend than a bench facing one of Tel Aviv's beautiful beaches. Photo taken in October 2015.

Blue signs

The hotel sign that gave yesterday's scene it's blue cast. You can see more signs here. Photo taken in October 2015.

Bathed in blue

A man walking outside the Carlton Hotel in Tel Aviv. Photo taken in October 2015.

Mural in Old Jaffa

I can't read Hebrew, but I liked the shape of this mural. You can see more of them here. Photo taken in October 2015.

ETA: A friend of mine translated the words for me. They come from a song by Alma Zohar:
"This is an urban journey with a landscape of buildings. Far from myself but in the heart of matters." 

Cats of Tel Aviv

There are feral cats all over the city, especially near the Carmel Market. This one appeared friendly. Photo taken October 2015.

Tranquility

There's nothing like a Tel Aviv sunset, especially when it's reflected off the water and sand. You'll find more beautiful skies here and reflections are here. Photo taken in October 2015.

Night swimming

The Gordon Beach Pool in Tel Aviv is a popular spot at all hours. It's filled with salt water from the ocean and gives visitors and locals a convenient spot to get some exercise in. There are even water aerobics classes offered! Photo taken in October 2015.

Spices

I can't tell you what they are, but I found them photogenic as I did many things at the Carmel Market in Tel Aviv. For more signs, take a look here. Photo taken in October 2015.

Colorful skies

Kite surfers on Jerusalem Beach in Tel Aviv. Photo taken in October 2015.

The White City

Unfortunately, not all of Tel Aviv's beautiful Bauhaus buildings have been maintained. I am sure she was a beauty in her heyday, though I wonder how people managed to paint the underside of the rings up top. For more murals, click here. Photo taken in October 2015.

Collapse

A statue of a collapsed figure in Tel Aviv. Unfortunately, I don't have any information on the title or artist. Photo taken in October 2015.

Istanbul gate

A drive-by shot from the bus. If you like fences and gates, you can see more here. Photo taken in October 2015.

Coffee, Oriental style!

We had time for just one coffee in Istanbul before catching the second bus to the airport. It was Oriental style coffee with hints of cardamom and other spices. Quite tasty and a nice presentation too. Photo taken in October 2015.

Verboten

This sign preceded the bridge across the Bosphorus River. Just a reminder of what's NOT allowed - please don't try to cross on your horse-drawn cart or tractor. For more signs, take a look here. Photo taken in October 2015.

Crossing over

My trip to Israel started with a short stopover in Istanbul. We had to take a bus from one airport to another which included a trip across the Bosphorus Bridge which links Europe to Asia. Photo taken in October 2015.

Artist unknown

Black and white mural found along King George Street in Tel Aviv. No artist or author information available. An intellectual mystery! For more murals take a look here. Photo taken in October 2015.