Day 3 — Tuesday, Oct 29 — Gevulot to Mitzpe Ramon
Day 3 was a net up hill ride, but there were several descents that added a lot of fun. We climbed 1000 meters (3400 ft) in 100 km (62 mi).  

 

Morning Prayers

The Cohanim blessing at the end of Shachrit on the grounds of Kibbutz Gevulot.

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The Morning Pace Line Cruising Down the Highway

...covering 60km, with climbs in 2 hours.

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Charles, a riding partner from London

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Early Lunch

Notice the background. The early arrivals were hungry.

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Group Shot After Lunch

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Ophir, Charles, and Butch

Israel, England, and the U.S.

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Zvie

Zvie is one of the riders and our tour guide. Here, he is giving us some background on the Negev, beside of Ben Gurion's Grave.

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Joel and Butch in Front of the Zin Canyon

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Josh and ...

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Ibex

A small herd of Ibex was right beside of the path as we left Ben Gurion's Grave.

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The Road into Mitze Ramon

As we approach Mitze Ramon, the road stretches out in the Negev Desert.

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