When we got through getting our bags and grouping up by bus, we walked down the hallway toward the bus to the sound of drums. I had no idea what was going on, and thought maybe Israelis just liked to drum at the end of airport hallways. It turned out that there was a group of drummers there, just going at it and having a great time, our welcoming ceremony. Those of you who know me know that I am a fanatic about anything loud and repetitive, so this suited me just fine. I jumped up on a concrete post and took this picture of everyone from our plane crowded around the circle.
