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The annual Jerusalem Houses from Within weekend was Nov. 4-5.
However, buses stop running for the Sabbath; in fact, in my little village the last bus comes through at 2:30 pm Friday and the next one is not until Sunday morning.
So, not having a car, I decided to walk to the Shabbat guided tours in the nearest place, Ein Kerem.
Counting the getting there and back and the walking inside Ein Kerem, I clocked 7.5 hours on my feet.
The best way to go is a lonely path through the woods.
Here is the trailhead for the Hadassah Trail.
The signs in the photo indicate that part of the way, it is also the Jerusalem Trail.
You can see it is pretty rough, especially after a recent rainfall that brought loose stones.
Shvil Hadassah has signs telling you what you are looking at or where you are.
Dial the number, press 14, and you get a recorded explanation of site #14.
Hmm, too bad I don't have a cell phone.
The Hebrew on the sign has no vowels so I had to guess what it said.
Gesher Bali -- the Bali Bridge?
But wait, we're not in Bali and I don't see any bridge.
Then I figured out that it probably meant to say Bailey bridge !
Oh, OK! Right under my feet!
A little Bailey bridge sitting on the ground, a gishron.
To the left was a gully leading down from the Hadassah nurses' and students' residences up on top of the mountain, so I imagine run-off during rainy season necessitated the "bridge."
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Finally, something (albeit small) to contribute to Sunday Bridges!
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ReplyDeleteOh, that's what it's called. That's a very nice walk you had there!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed learning about the Bailey Bridge...good for you with your 7 and a half hours of walking!
ReplyDeleteNice story! Picture no 1 looks like it could be any plays in my Grimstad:-)
ReplyDeleteVery cute and very original! Good going, Dina.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous entry for Sunday Bridges, Dina! Wow, nearly eight hours walking, that's a HIKE!
ReplyDeleteGood one.
ReplyDeleteHuh that is super duper new information for me. Thanks Dina!
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What an adventure !
ReplyDeleteRespect for the many hours walking. Please have a kind start into the new week.
we have many Bailey bridges in Borneo because we have many small rivers.
ReplyDeleteThat is great - loved this post. And I do so love Ein Kerem, a favorite place. Good for you with the long walk and all too!
ReplyDeleteAnd I thought I was a great walker!
ReplyDeleteHow delightful to walk along with you, Dina
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It certainly is a bridge!
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