Excitement is growing in our little household as once again there is a rare opportunity for me to dust off my passport and familiarise myself with the challenging layout that is Heathrow Airport. Thankfully I am better prepared than last year when the issue of liquids in hand luggage was completely new to me and tight airport security was not something I had experienced before.
So in a weekend that will see me either dancing around with excitement or slumped in a corner with exhaustion, the plan is to travel from Cybermummy to Healthrow and on to Israel to take part in a Vibe Israel tour for bloggers courtesy of Kinetis, a non-profit organisation whose mission is to raise awareness of Israel as the creative energy capital of the world.
Israel is a nation known for its history, its religious heritage and biblical landmarks but also for its conflict, so I am unsure exactly what to expect but it will be an experience nonetheless. We’ll be offered a glimpse into real Israeli life and the opportunity to talk to parents, women in business and also to visit children’s centres and a kibbutz, whilst avoiding the areas where travel is not advised.
Exmoorjane is also hoping for a camel ride. Or to sell me for some camels. One of the two. It will all add to the experience. I’m looking forward to seeing a little sun and soaking up a different culture, although the chances of developing a beach body at this late stage are remotely slim, for want of a better word.
I’ll be travelling to Cybermummy with the winner of Little Dodo’s competition to find a new mascot. None of us could ever have envisaged that it would then be travelling on to the Middle East, if it gets past security that is. I’ve always said that the world of blogging is strange and unpredictable and that has once again proved to be the case.
Now I’m just hoping those Cybermummy goodie bags aren’t too heavy!
I'm coming too!
Posted by: Sally Whittle | June 14, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Not planning to sell me for camels too are you?
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | June 14, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Fantastic! Can't wait to hear all about it. I'm not jealous, no. Honest.
Posted by: notSupermum | June 14, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Thank you. I think there was some concern you might fall over ;)
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | June 14, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Dunno. Is the price favourable?
Posted by: Sally Whittle | June 14, 2011 at 10:39 AM
I'm assuming so.
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | June 14, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Have a great time! My Dad has been going there for a few business trips recently and has been raving about it! ENjoy!
Posted by: Hayley | June 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Don't make me laugh, it hurts :-(
Posted by: notSupermum | June 14, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Cup of tea? :)
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | June 14, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Have a great time!
Posted by: PippaD @ A Mothers Ramblings | June 14, 2011 at 06:39 PM
I'm jealous. I was eligible for BirthRight but couldn't ever go to Israel and I know my Grandmother would love it if I went. Are any of the bloggers going Jewish?
Posted by: Melaina25 | June 14, 2011 at 06:41 PM
Wow sounds like a fascinating opportunity. Look forward to hearing about it.
Posted by: Alexander residence | June 14, 2011 at 06:41 PM
That's a shame. Not that I know of. There are only three of us going from the UK. I don't know about the bloggers from other countries who are joining us there.
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | June 14, 2011 at 06:43 PM
Thanks very much. I'm looking forward to it :)
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | June 14, 2011 at 06:45 PM
Cheers PippaD. Hope they sell Mars Bars ;)
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | June 14, 2011 at 06:45 PM
I am so going to have to meet you guys! Been moaning for over a year that no one comes to visit here.
Posted by: susie@newdaynewlesson | June 14, 2011 at 08:14 PM
Wayhay!!!! SOOOOO overexcited now it's a bit tragic! You are SO going to sort out my debt problem... :)
Posted by: Jane Alexander | June 14, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Wow, what an interesting trip, hope you all have an amazing time.
Mich x
Posted by: michelle twin mum | June 14, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Fantastic place. I am bit jealous for the real time excitement of you people. LOL.....kidding. But got excited with your post also. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: wordpress developers for hire | June 25, 2011 at 07:56 AM
Sounds like the experience of a life time. you enjoy then tell us all aboutit!
Posted by: jfb57 | June 27, 2011 at 11:09 PM