Israel
Relaxing at the Red Sea
Despite being gone for over three weeks, the reality for "us" is that we've only had a short time on vacation. Some of "us" have been working really hard. On …
The Dead Sea
We heard that it would feel oily and not like water at all. We had a friend L. say it was over-rated when she needed to rush around Israel and …
Graffiti in Old Jerusalem
Fifty miles and thousands of years separate Tel Aviv from Jerusalem. That's obvious and the cities are full of difference, but what I was not expecting was such a startling …
Three Days in Galilee
I was raised in the 70's with a mish-mash of Jesus lovin' goodness and fear of the end times. While revival and religion is hardly new, what was new in …
Opinions on Bicycling in Israel
Well, that was a lot harder than I anticipated. Israel is a small country, with plenty to see and, so it seems, on a map enough roads that it ought …
The Road to Jerusalem
I walked part of the way to Jerusalem. It was dark and cold by the time I arrived. I never saw the Old City. I spent my time there lost and …
Caesarea by Bicycle
The orange groves were dark. In front of me sat a man with beautiful hands turning a paper I could not understand. Wet, tired, and growing cold, the ride to …
Street Art in Tel Aviv
I like looking at street art: stencils, stickers, and tags. Most of the time, it's just blight, but it is an additional layer on a city that intrigues me. Most often, …