Day 3
Driving here is actually terrifying. Let's get that straight.
This morning we signed up for a Rav Kav which is like a Metro or Charlie card. To get the first one is free, otherwise if you lose it, the cost (if I remember) is 10 Shekel. Getting it was very easy. You simply need your Teudat Zehut and Oleh card for everything. It's a little strange when compared to the United States. I'm not sure yet which system has it better, worse or it's just different.
After that, we checked to sign up for Kindergarten. The lady wasn't there. We waited. Waited. And waited some more. In the end, we decided it best to send her an email and make a proper appointment. Have yet to receive a response. If you're not stressed for time, it isn't a big deal. In fact, it is interesting to see just how different these offices operate.
A few things we've learned:
1) It's extremely helpful to know Hebrew in this country. While there are a lot of Americans, the government officials are Israeli. We're wondering if the advantage knowing both languages well has helped navigate and avoid horror stories.
2) Sprite here tastes like seltzer. Apparently the recipe changes by country. Gross.
3) Parking lots are narrow and no one yields.
4) There are a lot of parks!
5) Oreo cookies are imported. Thereby, it has a triangle K.
6) Meats need to read on the label that its contents are 100%, otherwise they substitute the product with soy.
7) Always carry your documents. Invest in a file briefcase like this one.
8) Tropicana is really not sold here. Will have to taste test what comes close.
9) The bad reputation for the postal service here is true.
10) Twin sheets from America fit just fine and should have brought a queen blanket with us from Christmas Tree Shops. Quality of the bedding here is poor.
This morning we signed up for a Rav Kav which is like a Metro or Charlie card. To get the first one is free, otherwise if you lose it, the cost (if I remember) is 10 Shekel. Getting it was very easy. You simply need your Teudat Zehut and Oleh card for everything. It's a little strange when compared to the United States. I'm not sure yet which system has it better, worse or it's just different.
After that, we checked to sign up for Kindergarten. The lady wasn't there. We waited. Waited. And waited some more. In the end, we decided it best to send her an email and make a proper appointment. Have yet to receive a response. If you're not stressed for time, it isn't a big deal. In fact, it is interesting to see just how different these offices operate.
A few things we've learned:
1) It's extremely helpful to know Hebrew in this country. While there are a lot of Americans, the government officials are Israeli. We're wondering if the advantage knowing both languages well has helped navigate and avoid horror stories.
2) Sprite here tastes like seltzer. Apparently the recipe changes by country. Gross.
3) Parking lots are narrow and no one yields.
4) There are a lot of parks!
5) Oreo cookies are imported. Thereby, it has a triangle K.
6) Meats need to read on the label that its contents are 100%, otherwise they substitute the product with soy.
7) Always carry your documents. Invest in a file briefcase like this one.
8) Tropicana is really not sold here. Will have to taste test what comes close.
9) The bad reputation for the postal service here is true.
10) Twin sheets from America fit just fine and should have brought a queen blanket with us from Christmas Tree Shops. Quality of the bedding here is poor.
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