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Category Archives: Hiking

Flooding in the Desert Land

March 13, 2014by brooke.ezratorffulton 1 Comment

The Negev Desert is usually a dry land, yellowed, cracked and baked under the sun’s constant rays of heat. There are moments, rare moments, when this arid land flows with […]

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Hiking, Trails

Nahal Me’arot: the caves of old

January 4, 2014by brooke.ezratorffulton Leave a comment

The Carmel Forest is most commonly known for picturesque sea views, within the shade of pines. Less well known are the four caves were, in 1929, Dorothy Jarod, a British […]

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Hiking, Trails, Woof

Trail Notes – Yam el Yam (Sea to Sea)

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A 3 to 4 day trek from the Mediterranean Sea to the Kinneret (Sea of Galili), across northern Israel. The whole journey lasts 75-80 km. There are several options to divide […]

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Hiking, Trails, Woof

Hof HaSharon Nature Reserve

September 18, 2013by brooke.ezratorffulton 2 Comments

An easy 2 Km hike along the Mediterranean coastline. This short hike is perfect for a picnic with kids, an afternoon stroll, or sunset. The cliffs are breathtaking but prone […]

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Hiking, Trails, Woof

Har Carbolet & Nahal Mador

May 26, 2013by brooke.ezratorffulton Leave a comment

This Negev hike is no easy climb, but once you reach the ridge you will see it was worth the effort. The only (real) trail that walks you along the […]

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Hiking, Trails
Stretching their wings

Sefunim Cave, Mount Carmel Region

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An easy morning or afternoon trail, Nehal Sefunim, leads past the abandoned quarries in the valley to a medium-sized cave (Sefunim cave). The cave itself has a large foray, with […]

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Hiking, Trails, Woof
Red Light

Point Akev – חוד עקב

May 19, 2013by brooke.ezratorffulton Leave a comment

This two day trek leads leads to the great Point Akev, a peak overlooking the Negev Dessert. The overall hike itself is moderate to difficult. The main assent is steep, […]

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Hiking, Trails

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Brooke, Tzachi, & Sauvy

Tzachi, Brooke, & Summit

Brooke and Tzachi are just the typical couple with passion for travel, good wine, delicious food, and laughter. They currently reside in San Francisco, but visit Tzachi's original home, Israel, often. It is through these adventures that they test themselves, growing stronger with each passing day.

Currently, they are busy planning there next adventure and training the newest member of their family, Summit. As a Husky puppy, she has endless energy and is ready to get going!

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