The Plan @ 78 days and counting...

I just realized I hadn't updated the blog with my general plan. I had talked about the options but never put the plan in writing. I guess because I've discussed this part with many of my local friends I didn't realize I hadn't put it in the blog.

Living Arrangements - Upon arrival I will be staying at the Ra'anana Absorption Center for up to 6 months. I will be taking intensive Hebrew lessons (5 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 5 months) which are offered at the Absorption Center, so I won't have to deal with getting to and from class each day. I'm not sure how quickly I start after I arrive, but as quickly as possible. When I am done with Uplan (the classes) I will then move on from there. My plan is to find a place in Jerusalem for a year after I leave the Absorption Center. I decided that if I just moved to my more permanent location then I'd never really experience Jerusalem. So, I decided I'd live there for a year take in what the city has to offer, and use the time also to better determine where I want to be long term. I still like the idea of the beach, but I'll always leave my options open based on life. For my year in Jerusalem, I'd love to find a place in the Old City, if I'm going to be in Jerusalem I think it would be even more meaningful in the Old City. So we'll see what I can find when I am ready to move.

Wheels - As parking is a premium at the Absorption Center and Jerusalem and even more so in the Old City, I have decided to get a motorcycle until I move to a more "normal" living arrangement. If the weather is bad, I can always ride a bus, take a cab or a sherut. If I need to take people with me I can always rent a car for that specific purpose. Once I have a place with real parking then I'll get a car again.