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Watching the sun go down into the sea

Yesterday evening after work, my family and I went swimming at our nearest beach. Our nearest beach is Nasholim beach. One of the most amazing beaches in the world, it has everything a sea-lover might wish for. Small and large sea coves to explore, baby fish that you can either chase between the rocks or allow to nibble on your dead skin, a huge collection of sea shells and waves that are often large enough for surfing. You can look for the hidden mermaid's chair to make a sitting wish, catch some fish or sift for ancient archeological treasure. Our favourite bay at Nasholim is just big enough for a tiring swim from to one side to the other and back again. If you'd rather do beach instead of sea - the sand is white and soft and made for lazing. I usually stay in the water as much as possible. Life in Israel can be tense, so it is nice to float aimlessly without any thoughts in the Mediterranean sea. The summer is slowly coming to an end which means that the water is finally coo...
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A diary of an administrator
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Stepping back in time in Ajami, Tel Aviv (a photo-essay)
Walking on aquaducts
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The Rockefeller Archaeological museum
The badass women of the Bible

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Hiking from Nachsolim beach to HaBonim beach
30 clues that show you are an Israeli
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The yearly pilgrimage to Cyclamen mountain
Queen for a day - Thoughts in the middle of the 2015 Gay Pride parade
To Cry and Pray together
Ode to the Israeli bus drivers and other lessons from the universe
Are Israelis rude?
Sending a child to the army
The amazing metal work found in Israel
Netta Barzilay - The Israeli singer who had us all clucking
On the lookout for suspicious objects
Ten things that I hate about life in Israel
Special things Israelis say in specific situations
The subtle art of standing in a queue in Israel - a survivor guide
Timeline of a 'situation' in Israel
The time of the jellyfish
Coronavirus 2.0 - The shadow deepens

Nature in Israel

The yearly pilgrimage to Cyclamen mountain
The Judas tree of Israel
The wild mustard flowers of Israel
Tips for photographing wild flowers in Israel
When the almond trees flower
The 'Blood of the Maccabees' flower
Sea squill - the Israeli wildflower that blooms at summer's end

Foods of Israel

Sahlab - An ethnic Middle-Eastern winter pudding
10 reasons why it is easy to be a vegan in Israel
Watermelon - an Israeli summer love affair

Places to visit in Israel

The Austrian Hospice in Jerusalem
10 things to see and do in Acco, the ancient harbour city in Israel
The new Moshava park in Zichron Yaakov
The Rockefeller Archaeological museum
The amazing clock collection in Jerusalem
The tumuli field of Ramat haNadiv

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