Hail storm

Hailstones

 The storm blew over last night, and this morning was bright and sunny. But after noon, the skies darkened and the winds picked up and it rained again. The temp was lingering around 4 degrees. It was very very cold and I decided to stay in my room. One heater wasn't enough so I had to wear lots of sweaters.

Yesterday the storm was extremely strong. Waves from the sea have reached the main streets of Tel Aviv along the beachfront. It was something you'd think a typhoon would do. I was literally blown off my feet and fell on the floor as the wind behind my back hit me. Reports say it was 84 km/hr. 

On the way home, it started to hail heavily. I had my 2 hoods over my head to protect it from the pelting. The streets were covered with a layer of melted hail and it was very slippery. I had to walk very carefully home, holding on the sides of buildings so I won't fall.

And I was extremely ill yesterday, with severe diarrhoea. Everyone says I caught a cold in the stomach the night before when I was stuck outside Damascus Gate when the City was closed due to the terrorist attack. I never felt so ill with diarrhoea as yesterday and our sisters, one is a nurse, quickly brought medicine for me. She even had electrolyte drinks to rehydrate. I could sleep well last night. Thank goodness for that. Today I stayed home to recover. I had a small meal to settle the sore stomach. Hope I'll be well tomorrow to go back to work.