American Day, or Not

Well - turns out we are still naive Americans who believe the world should/does cater to us.  We woke up proclaiming "America Day".  A day where we would smother our kids in all things American to reassure, comfort and entertain in the manner they are accustomed to.  (Not saying that's a good thing necessarily, but felt they needed a little TLC.)

So McDonalds for lunch was pretty easy to figure out since we had spotted one in our City Center.  We thought swimming would be easy to pull off - not so.  There are a few public pools around, but most an hours walk.  Bus service is not operating today due to Shabbat.  It would also have cost about $100 for us all to get there and swim - a bit steep and a lot of work.

So we switched ideas and thought we would hit a movie.  Even more difficult.  Many "theaters" around, but most showing documentaries on Israel or local artistic productions.  There are a few cinemas that show "Hollywood" style movies.  The ones they are currently featuring included American Pie.  Enough said.  Definite no go.

So, we ended up feasting at McD's - $68 bucks later, we decided our feasts would have to be monthly and that little toy that comes with the Happy Meal had better be played with!  We did enjoy Royal's with cheese - to Scott's chagrin.  If we ever go back we won't go on a Sabbath so as to not distress sweet hubby.

Emma in pict with fam if you look closely.  

Check out Tiny Clips on www.inruins.org for clip of us eating and peeks of our meal.  Ended day at the park, skyping with family and a little chocolate ice cream to top off our sweet day.