Nature and the Environment - Part 1 HULA NATURE RESERVE

Today is our hiking day and the weather just perfect!    We left the hotel, driving north and then east to the Hula Valley.  Our destination, the Hula Nature Reserve, a site of world-wide importance for water birds and an important wetllands habitat in the Middle East.  The Hula area is a ‘stopping place’ for millions of birds migrating spring and fall.  Our tour began with amazing multi media 3 D film describing the history, flora and fauna of the area.  With our binoculars and camera, and guide Neil, we  walked along the path through the lake to observe the wonders of nature!   Not only did we see all kinds of birds, but we saw water buffalo, furry coypu and catfish and carp found in the picturesque marsh setting . We stopped at the bird hides where Neil pointed out several of the bird species - how does he recognize and remember all those names?  A wonderful experience of nature!  Below are some of the sites we saw.  

Our day continues on to Gamla!

CAARI 2017

January 12

Description to follow!

CAARI visits Bahia, Maritime Museum & Galilee School

Description to Follow

CAARI Participants arrive in Israel! Jan. 9-10

Welcome to CAARI 2017!  They came from Boston, Toronto, New Jersey, California, Montreal, Maryland, and Virginia for the Hafia-Galilee portion of the program  We are still waiting for 3 to arrive whose flights have been delayed by weather.  Ah – winter!  It is wonderful to see those that have been on the CAARI program before and those that on are new,  We were warmly welcomed by the Prima City Staff and the new look at the Hotel. 

Our first touring day began by departing Tel Aviv for the Lavi Forest where we planted trees in a very moving ceremony remembering CAARI participants who passed away this past year and participants remembered and honored their loved ones. We then traveled a short distance to 
Moshav Zippori were we met Ayelah at Resh Lachish Estate Olive Oil Facility, where they grow their own olives organically. 



Ayelet, is a world known authority on olive oil production. She explained the enemies of olive oil, sun light, plastic bottles etc., and we tasted a number of varieties of olive oil.

Our last stop after lunch was Zippori, the archaeological site, that was where the Mishnah was codified in the Third Century CE. The synagogue was amazing as was the beautiful mosaics.  We were all happy to meet the staff and the charming Bay Club Hotel where we are staying while up north. 

Enjoy the pictures! 

Regards to all!

CAARI 2017 

CAARI 2017 - Welcome Participants

It is hard to believe the we have 7 days until CAARI 2017 begins!  Here in Israel, we are looking forward to your arrival.
Safe Travels - see you soon!
Susan and Neil
👍