CLIMBING DAY!
We get to sleep late! it's 5:45am this time!
On our way to Mitzpe Ramon (where we'll spend Shabbos), we will be riding up Har Harif, highest point in the Negev Desert (2nd highest in Israel). We'll start at 640 feet above sea level and, over a 37 mile nearly continuous climb, we'll top out at just over 3,200 feet. We finish the 57 mile ride by 4pm in Mitzpe Ramon.
Because the rode along the border is not open to the public, many Israelis have not been on this road or up to Har Harif. IDF (Israel Defense Forces) gave our group special permission - and a military escort for our time along the Egyptian border.
Egyptian border patrol are un-armed foot-patrol. We'll be close enough to take a picture (although I bet it's not really while riding along with an IDF escort). Israel has well-armed and well-trained motorized soldiers on our side of the fence.
More later ...
Thursday, November 13, 2008
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David,
thanks for writing. since i cannot count on my guys writing on this blog, i am glad you are. hope you are all doing well and fanny fatigue is your worst symptom!
Love,
Jana
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