Simon says:

Welcome to a virtual tour of northern Israel, 🇮🇱 where unforgettable experiences await! 😍
My day began in Tel Aviv, where I had the pleasure of picking up two adventurous couples from the USA 🗽and Canada, 🇨🇦 ready to explore together.💁💁‍♂️ 💁💁‍♂️
Our first stop took us to the breathtaking city of Haifa. We immersed ourselves in the beauty of the Bahá'í Gardens,🌺 marveling at the meticulously landscaped terraces🌴 that led us to the captivating Golden Mausoleum. Picture-perfect moments were captured as we soaked in the serene atmosphere.🌳
Hungry for more, we ventured to Alto Dairy, a charming goat farm nestled in the Western Galilee, near Akko. There, we indulged in a mouthwatering kosher lunch, 🥗🍷🥖 savoring delectable dishes crafted with passion and farm-fresh ingredients.🍒🥑🧀
Energized and excited, we continued our journey to the enchanting village of Peki'in. With its winding cobbled lanes perched atop a hill, it felt like stepping into a fairytale. The village embraced us with its diverse population of Druze, Christians, Muslims, and a resilient single member remaining of the once vibrant Jewish community. 🕌🏥
We had the privilege of visiting Margalit, the sole returning member of a Jewish family, whose house has been transformed into a captivating visitor centre. Her storytelling painted vivid pictures of the past, immersing us in the rich tapestry of the village's heritage. We explored the village centre, strolling past the local spring and standing in awe before a magnificent statue honouring a renowned Druze warrior and his horse.🐴
To add a touch of aromatic delight, we couldn't resist a visit to 'Grandma Jamilla's' soap factory. This is one of my personal favourites stops; the factory creates natural soaps and lotions using olive oil, coconut oil, 🥥 and medicinal herbs, 🎋 following ancient recipes.
Our adventure continued as we ventured to the sacred cave where Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai sought refuge from the Romans and penned the profound Zohar.
✡️ Standing in that historic space, we felt a connection to the past, embracing the wisdom and inspiration that resonated within those ancient walls.🌅
With our hearts filled with reverence and gratitude, we journeyed further north to Mount Adir,⛰standing proudly on the Lebanese border. Here stands a poignant memorial, paying tribute to the brave soldiers and civilians who lost their lives during the Second Lebanese War in 2006. We absorbed the stories, gazed across the border into Southern Lebanon, and honored the fallen by reading their names — a moment of reflection and remembrance.
Our final destination for the day was Tzfat, a city renowned for its spiritual ambiance and artistic charm. As the day drew to a close, 🌄 we settled into our cozy hotel, ready to rest and reflect on the remarkable experiences we had shared. 🛌
Stay tuned for more exciting chapters of my #israeltours as I continue to explore the wonders of Israel with explorers from near and far.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Shipping your purchase from Adorama to Canada

The question of shipping options to Canada comes up regularly, so I put together the following info - hope it helps. When shopping with Adorama for shipping to Canada, you can choose from: FedEx International Economy, FedEx International Priority and UPS Express With UPS Express, there should be no additional brokerage charges for customs clearance, as these are included in the shipping fee. The same holds true for FedEx International Economy and FedEx International Priority. I understand that back in February 2008, there was a class action lawsuit filed in Ontario against UPS for hidden fees. Sales taxes and duty (if applicable - most photo items are duty free because of NAFTA), are additional and (unless you have an account with FedEx or UPS), are payable upon delivery. Duty may have been paid on the item entering the USA from the originating country if there was no FTA in place. But in any case, photographic equipment items between the US & Canada are duty-free. However, if your
Read more
Image
The north of Israel is still relatively unspoilt, and we can find a treasure trove of hidden gems. Particularly when we explore the Druze villages - Israel has the world's third-largest Druze population, after Syria and Lebanon But who are the 144,000 Israeli Druze / Druze Israelis? Simon says: "Let's find out more about the Druze people": The majority identify as Arabs & are native Arabic speakers, but although their faith developed from Shia Islam, Druze do not identify as Muslims. The religion was created in the 10th and 11th centuries in Egypt, incorporating aspects of Hindu & Greek philosophy into the tenets of Islam. Conversion to the Druze religion is not permitted because of a belief that the first generation after the establishment of the religion had an opportunity then to join - and everyone alive today is reincarnated from that generation. Like the Abrahamic faiths, the Druze religion is monotheistic, and recognizes many prophets, including Moses,
Read more

How is Adorama closed on Saturdays? It makes me mad!

At Adorama we do appreciate that our closing times can be inconvenient to some of our potential customers. Adorama's owner is an observant orthodox Jewish gentleman, whose beliefs prohibit him - his family and his business - from operating on the Sabbath and on many of the religious holidays (which all begin an hour prior to sunset the evening before the day of the holiday, which is why we close early on Fridays). We can't employ non-Jews here during those days, because to do so would involve the company conducting business - which is forbidden in Jewish Law. Most holidays are actually only one or two days; two are week-long holidays. We do try to minimize inconvenience to our customers, by publicizing our closing dates well in advance. After the holiday(s) end(s), we do reopen our sales and shipping departments as soon as possible in order to deal with the inevitable backlog of orders. We would also take on add additional staff in the customer service, sales and shippi
Read more