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Galilee – ancient and young
The diversity and contrasts of Israeli landscapes are especially evident in the famous Galilee.
… In the legendary waters of the Jordan River and the Sea of Galilee – the origins of the events of biblical history.
… In historical and religious centers, from Safed to Nazareth, from Tiberias to Acre and Capernaum.
… In the picturesque corners of nature reserves with mountain waterfalls, swamps, bird nests and exotic wildlife.
… In majestic archaeological sites – from the Roman city of Beit Shean and luxurious baths in Hamat Gadera to many charming ancient mosaics and the Crusader fortress, located on a hilltop. Continue reading
Under the Star of Bethlehem – Silence
When our small group arrived at a hotel in Jerusalem, we were unpleasantly surprised by the silence in the lobby. Before giving us electronic cards, which act as room keys, the clerk long and painfully searched for an application from the Ministry of Tourism, which organized a trip to Israel for five Russian journalists. The lull in the hotel looked even more amazing against the backdrop of a slightly tinsel shine of warm Eilat, nestled at the northeastern tip of the Red Sea, and the hustle and bustle in the five-star health resorts of the other Dead Sea. There, in fulfillment of various social programs, a whole pilgrimage of pensioners from the same Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa was observed. Continue reading
The country promised
Deserts make up most of Israel, but witty people call their state the land of four seas. Why go to Israel is a rhetorical question: everyone is looking for his own.
ORIGINALLY
“Where are you going? They shoot there!” – we discouraged one friend from a trip to Israel. The conversation took place in October 2000, when the political situation in the Middle East sharply worsened and it seemed that a war was about to begin. But a friend was not timid. She went to Israel every year, for five years in a row, and was not going to change her habit. There is a category of people (nationality does not play a role here): once having visited Israel, they become fans of this country. The threats of terrorist attacks do not scare them – on the contrary, this is included in the price of the permit, increases adrenaline. Continue reading
