What the *#$@^ was I thinking?

It seemed like a good idea at the time. Two days, one night in a 4-star hotel in an area of the country I haven't visited since 1991, and a chance to meet new people, for only 350 NIS (about $75), including food and transportation.

Why not? I asked myself.

Why not, indeed.

So, tomorrow I face the gallows.

Will I ever, ever learn?