Israel National Trail: When the going gets hot

Just because the temps are up doesn't mean Shvil Yisrael for the Old and Enfeebled can;t continue. But since it was in the 90s last Thursday, we haven't done any serious walking aside from going to Chomesh, and Ikea was having a summer solstice sale/fair, we decided to take our walk in Netanya, where we could find shade and cool drinks.

This part of the walk starts off at Kikar HaAtzmaut, at the intersection of the Midrachov/tourist area and the boardwalk.

You then turn towards the boardwalk, passing this plaza.

(Isn't it a great space? If it could be cordoned off effectively, it would be wonderful for a wedding.)
The first sign you're on the right trail:

A little bit of history to start your walk off right. Netanya was the primary port for the illegal immigration ships of 1937-1940.

Netanya also brings teh pr3tty:








After a few minutes' stroll the boardwalk ends. Follow the path the only way you can, leading you through an alley:

and out into Netanya, onto Rechov Gad Machnes. You'll continue down that street until Rechov Dankner, where you turn right.

Follow Dankner all the way along (because of construction you won't actually, at this point, be walking the Trail; you'll be across the street, but can see markings past the construction site)

until it intersects with and becomes Baruch Ram.

(Three apartments for sale on the same side of the same building. Kind of sad...)


We stopped at the end of Baruch Ram because we were getting too hot. Nice art installation?

Just rocks on the end of metal poles. Some things look beter from a distance or from a passing car.


Tonight it's Dr Who time. David Tennant. John Barrowman. John Simm. Squee!