On Wednesday, I went to see Uvi and Arie (remember 1-800-Arie?) in Nili. I had been using Amir's car and wanted to return it, as Amir is home for a holiday from the army. Obviously, I wanted to return the car with a full tank of gas.
I drove to Rishon in the morning to run an errand, and continued from there straight to Nili. I didn't come across any gas stations on the way, but was not worried, as I know of a station very close to Uvi's house. It's on the wrong side of a major intersection, but very easy to reach with two simple left turns (for those of you who are familiar, I'm talking about Shilat Intersection). I got to the station and filled up the tank - no problem. I know that there is a way from the station back towards Nili, but wasn't sure on how to get there. I asked the gas station attendant and he suggested that I go back to the intersection and make a U turn - they are very popular here. I wasn't comfortable with this idea and asked if there is another way. He said "Sure - make a left before the nursery and follow the road". I did that and realized that there is more than one way to "follow this road". Now you have to understand that I could see the main road not 500 meters away from me at all times!
It turned into a dirt road and this did not worry me, until I passed a place to go back on a paved road. I put the car in reverse and went back to the paved road. Then I started looking for a way back to the main road. Finally, I reached a gate to a community. I knew I was OK, as there was an Israeli flag at the entrance. I travelled along a road - circling the entire community (in 3 minutes) and picked up my phone. Again, for those familiar with the area - I was in Shilat.
I dialed 1-800-Arie but Ori, his son, picked up. Knowing who I was dealing with, I asked Ori to call all the family members to the living room and start laughing. He didn't know why I was asking him to do this, until he realized that I was lost in a "town" that is two streets wide and three street across - not able to find may way to the main road. Only after calling did I find two men who were able to point my in the right direction.
Needless to say, by the time I reached Uvi's house the entire family was having a great laugh at my expense. They especially enjoyed that fact that I told Ori that I was safe because I could see the Israeli flags!
Go ahead and laugh! It's good for you.
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