Finally, we settled into a flattened patch of straw, under the semi shade of very tall trees. We expected it to be scratchy and uncomfortable. But instead, it was fragrant and soft – it felt like the very definition of a summer day.
SubRegion: Ashdod and Ashkelon Area
Adventures at Tel Maresha/ Beit Guvrin
Only in Israel do you head towards a field of flowers and get a deep dive into history you can truly experience.
Wander in a Woodland – Haruvit Forest
Then the butterfly flitted away from its camouflage flower petal, exposing itself for all to see.
Tel Tzafit – A Beautiful Walk Through History
On the outside, the stone was white and chalky. Rubbing the rock brought back memories of erasing the blackboard with my hands as a child. The white stone simply dissolved into a cloud of dust at the touch.
Holot Zikim – River to Beach Hike
The waves whooshed in and out with a loud sucking sound, then an intense silence at the moment before they crashed down again.