Day 14: Kfar Serkin to Mitzpe Modi'in

Not much of note today, aside from Neot Kedumim. We had a trail angel there but it was about 3k off of the trail so we didn’t much feel like making the trek. Our trail angel, however, wouldn’t take no for an answer, exclaiming “But, but we have showers! You must come!”



So yeah, he picked us up and took us to a totally hidden but inspiring camping area. Neot Kedumim is a man-made nature reserve that showcases the environments that existed in biblical times. They have themed walking paths that highlight passages from the Torah, Mishna, and Gemara alongside diverse plant and animal life. They run lots of sleep-away camps and survival courses for children, and we were able to have some great conversations and guitar fire-circle jam sessions with the counsellors after the kids went to sleep. Several of them are getting a break from the army soon and might be joining us for part of the Negev Desert.

-Jeremy