Emek Hatechelet, The Blue Valley Park

While I remain saddened at the loss of our outdoor municipal pool in this location, the new park does probably serve a larger portion of the public and will become an important nature reserve.

Currently there isn't a lot of wild life, nor even domesticated animals, but there's a little. The terrain is steep, even where there are stroller paths. There are signs for handicapped parking, but it's not clear that entrance for handicapped vehicles is ready yet.

Take water, and food for a nosh. There is one restroom facility near the entrance. On a sunny day, take a sun hat. Other than that, enjoy the Galilee views and flora.

Lovely Day in Northern Israel

MHad to go to the consular services in Haifa again. Dropped off a sample from our lab to the Rambam Hospital, and then I took the train all the way north to Nahariya. The bus ride from there back to Tsfat is cheaper and less painful than the bus ride from Akko. Plus I got to go to the beach for a few minutes to take pictures!



Behind the Rambam Hospital is a beach called "Quiet Beach". It's in the middle of a heavily industrial port, but it is quiet otherwise.

It was already hot in Haifa, and I don't know the city well. So I got back on the train and went north to Nahariya.  A far more beautiful town....

My favorite cafe, used to be you could see the surf from there, but now the boardwalk is a bit built up. Still, a nice place for a breakfast on the beach.

Then a nice bus ride home. Views of the green hills, and Mount Meron where the Lag BaOmer celebrations will be next week. The town sprawling on the hillside is Tsfat viewed from Meron.

Meron:

Green Hills: