Day 2 February 20 Educators in Modi’in

Higanu- We have arrived!  The flight from Philadelphia to Tel Aviv was smooth and uneventful.  No one in our group was asked to switch seats.  No one complained about the lack of leg room, the narrow aisles, the “gourmet” airline food, the long lines and hour wait  at Passport Control at Ben Gurion airport, or even the balmy and sunny 60 degree weather.  We were welcomed with warm smiles and many, many hugs from our partners in Modi’in, Hana and Aviva.   It was truly a joy to be with old friends and colleagues.  All the home hosts joined us at Idanim School along with Moish Levy, Deputy Education Mayor of Modiin and past delegate Alon Schmidt, Manager of Cultural Activities in Modi’in, and Hana.  We received our “goody bags” with the outstanding itinerary for our 8 days in Israel, along with folders with the new P2G logo, maps, water and snacks.  After the expected and appreciated coffee and cake, we were all off to our hosts for the night with continuing smiles and anticipation of the experiences to come beginning with tomorrow morning’s first school visit at 7:45 a.m.  Laila tov!