Let me teach you one new Hebrew word that we are using a lot in class and in our field excursions: wadi. A wadi is a river bed that is dry most of the year and fills up during the rainy season. I'm having to learn the names of a whole bunch of these wadis.
Nahal Zin, the Grand Canyon of the Negev, was created by a wadi. This morning we had the opportunity to take a "wadi walk". We hiked up the mostly-dry riverbed and then climbed the steep walls of the valley to the top of the canyon. Along the way we encountered a waterfall, steep stone steps carved into the valley walls and a cliff cave that monks used to live in. It was a terrific hike with some spectacular views. I've posted some pictures of the hike that will take you from the bottom all the way up to the top. This excursion definately was a highlight for the day.
Hi Tony,
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are great! It is such a gift that you are able and willing to blog as you go. I look forward to checking it out everyday. Do you remember the song about the wise man building his house on the rock? Instead of the sand/"wadi"? It would be foolish for someone to build in the wadi and have the rains wash it away when they came.Happy belated anniversary! Please know that along with your family,you ARE leaving an impact on people! Me included! Our continued prayers are with you. Barb Lutke