Grandma Tell Olivia,that I was astonished that The vatican is a country as well, with passport security etc. I feel as if I were home schooled these past two weeks, and I truly learned so so much!!! I was fortunate in having a good teacher!!!! "Belissima!!! I most definitely will miss my daily education, and viewing these experiences with my children,grandchildren, and Tetah! I think I will miss " Tetah Stories" the most!!! But I am so grateful that you enjoyed this amazing experience together. It truly was a beautiful thing to be a part of! And I am thankful you are returning healthy and happy, and I am thrilled for jiddo to have his "Aida " back home. I am pretty sure , I will see them together, if they join you on your next adventure!! Can't wait to see you guys!!!

Grandma Rachel, it was clear to me that you were the one writing the Blog!!! I was laughing out loud, wheen tetah and Olivia wanted set up Sara with The Sushi guy. And that Emma , Hannah, and Aida were mortified. I might as well put my two sense in!! Would Sara be a good match for Julian? Every singe place you visited since you began this adventure, have distinct personalities, and one is more interesting than the next! The children looked particularly beautiful in their dresses! I still cannot figure out how you packed all these clouthes so compactly, and they weren't missing a thing!!!! Whats your secret? Next Question. Everypicture you have taken is priceless. Do you pose them, or tell them to show appropriate animation? If they all pose together without direction, they are true actresses!!!! Have I told you today , that the first and last thing i do every day is read your blog? And check it every hour? Its like the best book I ever read, with the best llustrations!!! Aharons weeding to Tovi was truly beautiful!! Just got home, and ran to my I-pad to see what you had in store!!

hankrh Mom- it's me rachel- Ronnie has not been writing this blog- he's just been getting us lost the while time

Grandma I feel so bad for Jiddo! He must miss you all so very much!!!! Tell Hannah and Emma they are going to look like bowls of spaghetti!!!!

Jiddo Reading your blog makes me so jealous and so stupid to have stayed behind, it is TORTURE! and getting worse every day.

Grandma Sorry that you are misiing the Israel part of yoyr trip, But sadly it was the only decision you coud make. But clearly, you all are enjoying this experience of this spectacular excursion, and every one of your moments are more than memorable, not only to you guys, but to every one following your blogs and photos!! You guys know how to live life to the fullest, and its simply wonderful!!!! Miss you, but as what we said before, your blogs and photos are so spot on, this trip feels like we are with you!!! Once again I feel so much joy seeing your family, grow and learn, its simply invaluable!!! As an aside, tomorrow is Miriam and Reuvens son Aharon, and Tovis a wedding. They seem to be an extravagant family, and I expect it to be quite lovely. Aunt naomi and Uncle Vel came from Israel, Billy and Marion Weiss will be there. They made the shidduch for Miriam and Reuven, years ago. This wedding will be typical Ashkenaz with a sit down dinner etc. and thankfully, for the families, there will not be separate seating. The drawback for me is that this occassion is costing me a fortune. No one is coming from Brooklyn, and it will cost hundreds of dollars having a driver driving me to Monsey, and Driving me back, with hours of waiting time. But i explored all other options, and none were available. We are all getting older, so we all need to take the opportunity of celebrating the Simchas in our lives to the fullest. It was too difficult for Ilana to go to the wedding. Bobby came for the weekend and it was too much to put him through. But she thrilled Barbara and Kenny who are making a Shevah Brachot Thursday night following the wedding, at The Young Israel of Staten Island . She will attend, and Barbara and kenny want it to be a surprise to Miriam and Yehudis!! They are so excited to have Ilana join the family, "They are Tickled Pink". As you can see, I await for your blog every single day!! Ronnie clearly knows how to document this adventure, in the most perect way!!! Can't wait to see you all when you reurn! Please send my special regards to Tetah!!! i thing she is AWESOME!!!

Grandma Shabbat Shalom ! Have a beautiful and restful Shabbat in this beautiful hotel!!! Miss you all so much!!!

Grandma I totally agree with Ilana!!! You make us feel like we are right there with you!!! Love It!!!!

Ilana Just seeing the Venice PICS now- it's cool out? How nice!

Ilana Venice was awesome. Can't wait to see what Shabbat is like in this new place and what else we have in store! I didn't need to come- feel like I'm on this trip! ;) luv u and miss u guys-

Grandma You are providing every one following your blogs such an exceptional education!! Thank you guys!

Granddma Are you planning to continue to Israel? Maybe not the best time. naomi and Vels El-Al Flight was delayed to the states, because they had to wait for the war rockets to stop firing first. I have no doubt that Ronnie is well equipped , in case he has to make contingency plans, if you have not done so already !!! By the way Emmas reference to Joseph, doesn't surprise me at all! From the time she was a young child I found her to be a Genius!!!! Ronnie and you have gifted your children with the smart, and beautiful, and fun loving genes!!!

Danielle Oh my g-d! You guys look like you are having the best time. I totally remember dragging my bags through cobblestone streets. When did the girls grow up?!?!