Nahariya Then and Now

Copilot in Windows says about Nahariya: 

Nahariya: A Charming Coastal City in Northern Israel 

If you are looking for a relaxing and scenic destination in Israel, you might want to consider Nahariya, the northernmost coastal city in the country. Nahariya has a lot to offer to visitors, from its beautiful beaches and boulevards, to its rich history and culture, to its vibrant nightlife and cuisine. 

I say about Nahariya: 

At the beginning of this past summer we lived in Kfar Vradim, and we knew that we were going to move to Ma'alot, which is pretty close. What we didn't know was that we would have to change our movers, and that the seller would not give us our house on time, and thus we would spend three weeks in limbo. It was my idea that four nights of these three weeks we would spend in Nahariya. 

It's not an obvious thought, because Nahariya is less than half an hour away, so if one is already going to spend money on hotels, why this close. But I'm not sorry about it. Not even a little bit. We had a great time. The beaches were lovely. The food was great. The weather was terrible. Hot and humid, but that's just the way it is in Israel in August. 

Copilot in Windows says about food in Nahariya: 

Nahariya is a great place to sample some of the best food in Israel, especially if you love seafood. The city is famous for its fresh fish and seafood dishes, such as grilled sea bass, fried calamari, or shrimp in garlic sauce. You can also try some of the local specialties, such as Nahariya sausage, which is made from beef and lamb and spiced with paprika and garlic, or Strauss dairy products, which have been produced in Nahariya since 1936. For dessert, you can indulge in some ice cream or pastries from one of the many bakeries and cafes in town. 

I say about food in Nahariya: 

We didn't have any of the things mentioned above. The bit about the seafood is mostly bogus. If you want seafood, you should go to Acco (Acre) , which is about 10 kilometers south of Nahariya. We had great Kosher humus. They open at 8 AM. If you are like me, and you can't sleep past 4:30 AM in the summer, because it's too hot, you can walk to the train station, and they offer really cheap fresh sandwiches. Nothing like an omelet with hot sauce this early in the morning. 

Of course, the trains do not work on Saturday in this country, and neither does this sandwich stand. 

Up until a year ago, Nahariya featured the oldest restaurant in Israel, it was a great Austro Hungarian cafe that existed for 82 years, but they closed just a year ago. 

Instead we usually go for lunch or early dinner to Alexander local diner. They serve great beef sandwiches, pasta with ragu sauce, tofu stir fry, pizza, and fish and chips. So the menu is a little eclectic, but there is something for everyone in our little family. Normally it is open on all the days of the week. 

Copilot in Windows says about Nahariya in August and now: 

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I say about Nahariya in August and now: 

Nahariya in August was hot and lively. 

Nahariya now is cool and depressed. 

Almost all of the stores are closed. 

Almost no people on the main street. 

Alexander was closed. 

I hope they are only closed on Saturday now, and not on all the days of the week.