The Negev is a 4700 square mile desert in the southern part
of Israel.
Despite covering over 60% of the country, the Negev is home to
only 8% of the population.
In the middle of this desolate landscape lies the small town
of Mitzpe Ramon.
Mitzpe (population around 4300) is 25 miles from its nearest
neighbor which makes this the most remote community in the country. After nearly
two years of nomadic life, I needed a friendly place to settle for a few months
so I could recharge my travel batteries.
Mitzpe turned out to be the perfect place to do this!
Despite the lack of other towns nearby, I have a number of friendly
neighbors. . .
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| Nubian ibex can be found on nearly every cliff |
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| They also wander into town from time to time |
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| Seeing the Negev gazelle reminded me of Africa |
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| The Peri – a desert horse – beautiful when they run! |
Of course, every home has some less friendly neighbors. . .
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| A poisonous viper! |
But it was the desert itself that captured my heart. So
quiet, so vast, and so beautiful!
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| Sunrise in the Negev! |
I have to give my heartfelt thanks to the town of Mitzpe
Ramon, and specifically to Lee and Yoash at the Green Backpackers Hostel.
Thank you for giving me a home in Israel!
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Hi Renee:
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog in Israel, I had to laugh when you said that you were in a bus with a llama. Ingenious the use of that animal instead of mules. Llamas in the desert and in Israel.