Rubin Trek 2017 - another adventure!

Yes, Miles and I are off on yet another 6-month sabbatical!

Exciting and a bit unnerving being uprooted yet again.  No complaints, though--we always have amazing adventures.  Miles has work connections in all of our sabbatical locations and is very excited about collaborating with colleagues on various projects.  Already looking forward to visits by Adam, Dana, LEO, Daniel and Sefi in Europe!

OUR PLAN:



Zurich, Switzerland: 2 August - 31 October

Paris, France: 31 October - 30 November

San Mateo, California: 30 November - 4 February

Return to Haifa 5 February 2018

STAY TUNED!

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  1. Naomi LitvinAugust 1, 2017 at 9:22 PM

    Would love to see you in San Mateo. I'm now back in Bay Area. Have fun!

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  2. Miri and LarryAugust 16, 2017 at 9:52 AM

    What a wonderful itinerary. Enjoy every precious moment

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