Another fantastic breakfast. Cannot get enough of the herrings and salads.
We visited with Yael's aunt Erika. It turns out that her assisted living facility is two blocks from our hotel. While Yael talked with the social worker, I shared photographs with Aunt Erika. We were able to communicate despite her limited English.
Since Erika needed some clothing, we grabbed a taxi and went to the Tel Aviv mall. Since it is still holiday time here, the mall was packed with young kids. There were many stores that you would see in any mall back home. Big difference was the prices (higher) and the signs (all in Hebrew). After successfully buying some dresses and blouses, we had lunch at the mall pizza place which happened to be kosher. New York has nothing to worry.
The best part of the day came after. We were able to arrange a Skype phone call between Erika and Trude, Yael's mother. They have not seen each other in three years. It was incredible to witness this event. Calls to Jessica and Rachel enabled Erika to see our kids as well.
We had dinner in the hotel. Erika really wanted chocolate milk, something she has craved for awhile. She also wanted to bring back some apple cake for her roommate Anna. We were able to accomplish this and more.... a stop at the local candy store where she got some lemon cough drops and chocolate candy.
For Erika is was a blessing from God. For us, it was as well.
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