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Polaroid of the Week: Breathtaking Panorama Over Tel Aviv from Jaffa's Hilltop

Polaroid of the Week: Breathtaking Panorama Over Tel Aviv from Jaffa s HilltopLast week, I spent much of my time in Israel before returning to a snowy Berlin—a stark contrast. Thursday saw me jogging in a tank top along Tel Aviv's beach, while Friday had me running across the icy Tempelhof airfield.

After Jerusalem, we bused to Tel Aviv, one of my favorite cities worldwide. It capped my trip perfectly: sunny and warm after cooler days, staying at a luxurious beachfront hotel. We enjoyed morning runs on the promenade, strolls through Carmel and Jaffa flea markets, and devoured sabich sandwiches (twice at the iconic Frishman-Dizengoff spot). Tel Aviv's bike-sharing system helped burn calories. We explored Old Jaffa's ancient port, Florentin's street art, and a new indoor food market where I savored an Israeli microbrew—ending my 'Dryanuary' detox just in time.

This Polaroid captures my go-to Tel Aviv viewpoint: midway up the hill entering Jaffa at the city's southern end. It offers sweeping coastal and skyline views, with new cranes signaling ever-evolving skyscrapers. I can't wait to see the changes on my next visit.


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