Falafel #2

Lunch today was at a local restaurant in a Druze village, after a jeep tour of the Golan Heights. The owner brought out a family style spread, as you can see.

This falafel was definitely notch above the first one. Hot and crispy, fresh from the oil, it was almost too hot to pick up right away. The sesame seeds on top gave it a extra nutty flavor. I preferred the texture of this falafel, it was firm but still soft, with more spices. The homemade hummus and tahini were delicious. And best was the labna, slightly salty, almost like a chunky ricotta, with a well of olive oil and zatar.

Breakfast

After varying amounts of sleep, we all managed to get down to breakfast on schedule. The breakfast buffet at the hotel was overwhelming. There was the standard omelette bar, bagels, eggs, fruit and yogurt. Plus all the Israeli standards, such as an array of chopped salads and veggies, hummus, tahini, shakshuka,  half a dozen types of breads, yogurts and cheeses. And if that wasn't enough, there was lasagna and a miso soup bar.

This is my kind of breakfast. Now we're ready to explore Jaffa and Tel Aviv.