Photo taken from the train: Of an orange grove covered in plastic sheeting…I don’t know why? Does anybody know?Through the train window: Israeli energy efficiency, every apartment has its own rooftop solar-panel-powered hot water heaterOne of Israel’s modern double-decker passenger trainsSusan and AyaOn the road to Umm al-FahmWith Aya and her family, including her parents, sisters, and one grandchildPrepared by Aya’s mother: Stuffed eggplant with pine nuts and tahini sauceStuffed mushrooms, tabouli salad, & greens with onions, beets, & beansA wonderful salad