Greetings!
I was in Israel several years ago, visiting family friends and and our daughter, who was on a gap-year program.
Here I am at Ein Gedi, having just opened my Secret Santa gift:
And a tin of Wallace Flake, unobtainable in the US at the time:
We were there for two weeks, and although I didn't see many other pipe smokers, it was nice to be able to dine at a sidewalk cafe and enjoy a bowl after dinner without being pounced upon by self-appointed public health advocates. A few very kind smiles greeted me wherever I lit up!
Where do you live?