Going to the Holy Land a little like being pregnant.

Knowing you are going to the Holy Land is a little like knowing you are pregnant.

You start counting down the number of showers you will take before the plane leaves.

You start laying out clothes that will work for this or for that event.

You get the bag ready crazy-early.

And, you start having cravings.

I’m counting down the days until I can have some of my favorite foods in Israel.

Hummus & pitas.

Wine & pitas.

Olives & pitas.

Did I mention the pitas?

Oh, and figs. They aren’t usually on my list of go-to foods, but I’m ready for some figs.