Pictures from the Negev

Climbing up the mountain at Ein Avdah...


and stopping for a quick pose


A breath-taking view of Machtesh Ramon.


Upon arrival to Kibbutz Lotan we had the opportunity to pick fresh Palmettos from the trees.


While Erin was on the "less challenging" hike, I climbed the mountain in the distance known as Mount Shlomo. The mountain I am standing on here is 500 Million years older than the molten Mount Shlomo.


Just one of the countless views while hiking in the dessert.


The peak is in sight!


At the top with Aaron, Josh, Phil, & Dave.


At the top overlooking the city of Eilat, The Red Sea, and the mountains of Jordan. Not pictured but can be seen from this point is Egypt and Saudi Arabia.


And then we had to get down (I thought getting up the mountain was difficult!)


An onlooker...


Just making sure we are getting down safely.


Relxing in the Bedoin tent after a very long day of hiking


My hike group arrived to the Bedoin tent back a bit later than Erins (after sunset) and this is what I saw when I woke up the next morning.


Kibbutz Lotan. Everything you see in these pictures are eco-friendly structures made of all natural resources.




Erin and I having some fun in the eco-friendly childrens park.




Back in Jerusalem, Phil and Josh joined us for the ultimate Shabbat lunch: Kraft Mac & Cheese, Real Jell-O, PB & J Sandwiches, and of course, Chocolate Milk!