For those who have visited Israel do you have any advice or tips for those going on their first trip? I'm trying to plan something for the end of October or beginning of November. I may end up going on my own. There may be some others here too that are curious. Is there something you wish you'd done but didn't get a chance to do? Something you'd skip?

I just know I wish I could go.

On my Israel wishlist (beyond the standard fare) is:

Ride a camel in Jerusalem (saw a picture of tourists with on; I assume you can get a ride),
and participate in the archaeological sifting of the Temple Mount debris. (http://templemount.wordpress.com/volunteer-information/)