As is now routine, last Tuesday our Tel-Aviv participants hit the road for their weekly field trip. This time it was to Mount Meron, located in the Galilee, northern Israel. This is the second highest point in Israel and from the peak you can see Lebanon. The entire surrounding area is considered a nature reserve while on the top is one of the most important air force intelligence bases in the country. It is nice to know when the IDF becomes one with nature! We even bumped into a bunch of soldiers who were training but took a break to chat and take pictures with us.
After a short picnic lunch, the group set out on their second adventure of the day to Rosh HaNikra, an impressive geological site because of its beautiful grottoes located on the Mediterranean Sea. A cable car took everyone down to sea level where they walked through caves and watched a movie about the geological and historical importance of the site.
Everything in Israel carries historical significance and this place is no different. When the British ruled the area they carved out caves to build a railroad to create easy access to ship supplies during the war. As the movie said, the Nazi's were going to use the railway to move their supplies, so the Haggana, the predecessor of the IDF, went to sabotage the route by blowing out the tracks. The tunnels and foundation from the tracks are still visible today which is just a small mark of history on the beautiful walls. Since then, Israel has turned this area into a natural reserve. The spectacular views and crystal waters make this location a jewel of the Mediterranean.
See for yourself Rosh HaNikra & Mount Meron
