If you’re in Jerusalem someday, plan to hike the countryside some.  And if you don’t know where to start, make it Wadi Qelt.  The first time I came here, it was one of those things that was on my list but ended up getting cut as time ran down.  Today, I crossed it off my “travel Bingo card”, and it was a greater pleasure than usual.

Why the fuss?  A number of reasons!  Continue reading →