Everything was clean and simple. After we cleaned up, Moshe came to pick us up and took us to his home to have dinner with him and his lovely wife, Talma. We sat on the porch enjoying the sweet smells of the country and enjoyed a delightful, homemade fruit wine. It was the beginning of learning about life on a kibbutz. Linda and I departed feeling so lucky that we had met and would be spending time with such wonderful people.
Work starts early so breakfast is very early on a kibbutz.
These folks work hard so the buffet is ample for providing them with enough fuel until lunchtime. There was a non-Jewish tour group from Romania who was staying for a few days. Lots of children were finishing-up and on their way to school. Now, in the daylight, we could appreciate the wholesome environment. The homes, simple bungalows or cottages, are original and well maintained and renovations are prioritized according to financial feasibility.