Yesterday was another first. I went into the old city, (that's not a first though, I've done that every afternoon since I got here), and I bought my first souvenirs. A skirt and some Christmas tree ordaments! The skirt is so pretty. It's designed so that it can either be worn as a tube top dress or lower for a long skirt. It's so pretty! The Christmas ordaments are hand carved olive wood with different scenes of Christ's birth. And the best news - I only spent 60 Shekels on everything (that's about $17)! I'm pretty impressed with my bartering skills. I was looking at a nativity set and I talked the guy down from 900 shekels to 450! I didn't end up getting it though, I told the guy at first that I wasn't ready to buy anything yet. The people here are a little pushy though when it comes to shopping. I guess this will teach me to say no to people a little easier. I hope! Otherwise I might come back with a TON of souvenirs.
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that's awesome tami!
u officially have my permission to GO NUTS and buy whatever you want!
you're welcome.
Tami, I've been thinking about you ever since you left! I'm so glad you made it and are doing great. Happy Birthday, a few days late. It was weird to think "We should call Tami... oh wait, she's on the other side of the world! Enjoy yourself and keep the posts coming. I'll be keeping tabs!
Katie B. Kindred
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