During our week in Jerusalem we have seen many different aspects of the history and present of Israel. We have explored two-thousand-year-old ruins; important religious sites like the Dome of the Rock, the Western Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher; modern destinations like Yad Vashem; and everyday spaces like the Machane Yehuda market.
Today we discovered another aspect of Israel: its natural beauty. We spent most of the day on a long, challenging hike through the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, a site mentioned in the biblical story of David and enjoyed to this day by hikers and nature enthusiasts. Here are some impressions of our fabulous day.
