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Spring In Northern Israel On A Hike To Mount Tabor

Israel irises and red poppies springHello to Spring in Northern Israel. A cool and rainy Spring, but Spring nonetheless, as the wildflowers are out and the hills are green green green! I sprained my ankle quite badly just as the almond trees started to bloom, along with other wild flowers, and so this year I was unable to walk anywhere to take photos of this wonderful and glorious sight. Fortunately one of my adventurous nephews showed up for a visit along with some very lovely photos of a hike he’d taken to Mount Tabor just the day before. And so, with his permission, I just had to share some of the beauty of Northern Israel with you via his photos. I know, you thought Israel was just dessert and crumbling walls, but guess what it is not! And while I won’t be getting out to enjoy the nature for the next few weeks, I think we will have the chance to enjoy the great outdoors during the week of Passover, can’t wait!

Israel irises and red poppiesThese photos were taken along the Mt. Tabor walking trail, which takes you to the top of Mt. Tabor, a little mountain that is named after a belly button!
Israel irises and red poppiesAhhhhh, truly one of my favorite sites.
Israel irises and red poppiesThis is the flower of the fennel bulb folks!
Israel irises and red poppiesNothing quite like Spring in the Galil, well in this case technically the lower Galil. Come for a visit some time!

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9 Comments

  • Ida De Boer

    Hi Sara, I have been reading your blog for many years now. Love the Spring photos! My husband and I are planning to walk the Shvil Israel next year, starting February in Eilat. Would love to meet you once we reach the North!! We’re from New Zealand.

  • Tracey

    I’m coming for a visit to your beautiful country with my friends in a few months, I can’t wait.
    I’ve never been before & all your photos are amazing I’m so excited.
    Thank you for your website. I really like your recycling ones. you’re a wee gem Sarah.

  • Sara Rivka

    Hi Ida, Great to hear from you, wow, shvil Israel is amazing! I have 2 nephews who love hiking and camping and have done sections but not the whole thing. Years ago when I was in the 5th/6th form we lived in Wellington for a year as my father was a professor on sabbatical there, and we had such an amazing experience, especially hiking the Milford trek! Would love to meet you, I live in Tsfat, just above the section of a trail called Nachal Amud, so keep me posted!

  • Sara Rivka

    So sweet of you, thank so much! It is so much better but will wait until the Passover holiday to walk on any trails, cant wait as this is my favorite time of year here.

  • Ida De Boer

    Thanks so much! I’ll really keep it in mind. I forgot to say I have a creative blig too although haven’t been very active for a long time. Too busy with work and grandchildren ? but if you’re interested have a look at project3verse16.blogspot.com