Since we arrived in Israel at the end of March we had been blessed with good weather. The humidity is typically low here, we are at about 2,400 feet above sea level and even late in June we found it could be quite chilly at night. Though warned that … [Read more]
Little Victories
Lately I have allowed little Penn_E, unless she is unreasonable, to decide where we go on our walks. Marcia and I have no television or DVD player now, so this has been fun. In the morning, Penn_E usually turns right and heads toward the green area … [Read more]
Siege in the Hills of Hebron
Our new friends, Liz and Paul, recently took us on a tour of Gush Etzion. Known as the southern gateway to Jerusalem, this strategic area comprises the block of communities that defended the southern approach to Jerusalem against the invading armies … [Read more]
Jason’s Tomb to Ma’Aleh Adumim
About two weeks ago Marcia and I visited Ma'Aleh Adumim with friends who live there. The city has "twice won the national prize for environmental quality and features 275 acres of green space, dozens of playgrounds, and outdoor sculptures. Housing … [Read more]
