The end of my last weekend in Israel is bittersweet. I am looking forward to going home, but I'm also realizing how much of Haifa I've neglected to see in my hurry to see everything else. This weekend was spent in town, exploring the beauty of my own backyard.
On Friday, we visited Nahal Me'arot (Caves Stream) Nature Reserve, just south of Haifa (by Ein Hod). What was an archaeological dig site is now a tourist site, giving the visitor a glimpse into prehistoric life. It is believed that, here, Neanderthal Man lived side by side with Homo
sapiens. Another neat thing is that the land was completed covered by the sea at one point. We were able to climb what was once a giant coral reef.
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| Hiking the fossilized coral |
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| Glimpse into Prehistoric Life |
Saturday brought us to the Carmel Mountains. We started hiking just outside of Haifa University, and were able to wander onto the Little Switzerland Trail. The mountain is known for its greenness because it receives more precipitation due to its proximity to the sea. We decided to turn around when we got to a neighboring peak, where we were next to the old prison. It had burned down some years ago, tragically trapping some 40 prison guards within it. We could see the sparse trees atop the mountain as evidence of the occurrence.
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Close to sunset over Mount Carmel
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