North to Nimrod

Nimrod Fortress (National Park)

Like most old things, this one has changed hands a few times. It was built by the Crusaders, then taken over by the Muslims of Damascus and actually used to defend against the Crusaders. ("Joe, I told you not to build the walls so high! Now we can't get back in!") More info




The Fortress at Sunset

High up on Mt. Hermon, looking over the valley. Beautiful way to end a day.

When I went to the College of Engineering and Mines this isn't what I had in mind....


Way up north, we can see signs of past conflicts.

Hmmm... I think I'll stick to the other side of the road .

The Newest Member of the B's

Isn't my new puppy sweet?! At least, if M were still in the US instead of here, it would be my new puppy. As it is, she's still playing like a crazy dog at her old home, not in my home. Hmph.

*** UPDATE *** She IS mine!!!!! as of Dec 31, 2007

Eeeek

I made a stop for fuel last night on my way to celebrate the second night of Hannukah at a South African restaurant in a small kibbutz outside of Kiryat-Gat. Was I ever shocked to see that it took $80 to fill the tank in my little Mazda 3. Gas here is now up to $6.20 a gallon.

At least I can be happy for the 8.4L/100km fuel economy (about 28MPG). Oh, and that I'm not in Europe where the price is closer to $8 a gallon.

SMART park

This was in the Ikea parking lot. (We're progressive here, with our Sveedish storres)

Not a good picture (it was taken at night with my cell phone) but if you look closely does reveal the mindset here on parking.