SHALOM from Israelllllll!!! It’s hot and muggy but who cares.. I’M HERE!! Plus there's AC everywhere, which is a definite upgrade from the Balkans (not that I didn't love it there.. butttt....) Despite being initially frustrated at passport control where I spent a good 30 minutes feeling like I was on an awkward first date, answering questions about where I was from, what I did for work, the places I visited (Egypt) and my family’s heritage (Indonesian).. it’s been an amazing few days exploring the Holy (MOLY) land… seriously.. every few minutes i find myself in complete awe of something new— the land, the food, the people, and of course, the history!!! (I’m a nerd) i’ve spent the past few days up north where I’ve split my time between the homes of two of the nicest, most genuine guys i’ve ever met: Tom and Shani.