Pic of the Day

Cerro Santa Lucia is a beautiful hill in the middle of Santiago, Chile.  This picture is taken on top of Fort Hidalgo, which was built in 1820 as a defensive point.

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Many people think of the famous Treasury at Petra.  What many don’t realize is that Petra has a series of tombs built into the mountain walls in addition to the Treasury.  Since the tombs are carved in the soft limestone, they are easily weathered by the elements.  If you visit Petra, you can walk along […]

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Eilat is the southernmost city in Israel and sits on the coast of the Red Sea.  With an average of 360 sunny days per year, it’s a popular resort town for Israelis and international tourists year round.  This picture overlooks the beach and promenade in downtown Eilat during winter.  Here, you can grab a chair […]

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In order to see the famous Treasury tomb from Indiana Jones in Petra, Jordan, you have to hike down a beautiful ancient river valley carved into the limestone.  At the end of the valley, as you turn the corner your heart starts pumping as the breathtaking Treasury comes into view.  

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My friends Daniel, Kevin watched the sun set on the Mediterranean sea while walking back to our hostel after visiting the Carmel Market in Tel Aviv.

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The Red Sea has some spectacular reefs for snorkeling and scuba.  I took this picture while scuba diving at Dolphin Reef in Eilat, Israel.

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Tucked away in these back alleys of Jaffa are galleries of beautiful art.

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My friends Michal, Kevin, Jess, and I snapped a picture in front of the beautiful Cameri Theater in Tel Aviv on our way to dinner.

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The food in Israel and Jordan always included lots of salads with hummus and tahini.  I ate this delicious plate after visiting Petra in Jordan.

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I found Davy Jones from Pirates of the Caribbean at a Purim party in HaTachana, Tel Aviv.  Definitely the best costume I saw there.

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