5 Ways to Escape the Heat of a Jerusalem Summer
As the summer sun starts to sizzle, keeping a cool head becomes a priority. Jerusalem hot days give way to deliciously cool nights, perfect for taking a stroll to see what the Holy City has to offer. If you find yourself with time on your hands in the day, here are 5 suggestions for chilling out.
1. Play in Fountains | Park Teddy
Memorial, Park
2. Head for the Hills | Kennedy Memorial
Memorial, Hill Station
3. Get Juicing | Mitz Petel
Juice Bar, Israeli, Vegetarian
Get Biking | First Station Complex
If you can’t borrow a bike then rent one at the First Station complex and head out along Park HaMesila – the Train Track Park which follows the winding route of the old train track through Jerusalem for seven kilometres to the Biblical Zoo. The outbound leg is mainly a relaxing downhill journey. At the end of the bike path, cross the bridge to the zoo car park and continue your ride on the dirt road going west. A little work on the pedals and you’ll find yourself at Ein Lavan, where you can bathe in the well-maintained natural springs. If you’re feeling adventurous, continue a little further and you’ll find an ancient mikve (ritual bath) situated next to the track.
First Station, 4 David Remez, Jerusalem, Israel
Ein Lavan, Jerusalem, Israel
4. Indulge in Ice Cream | Mousseline
Ice Cream Parlour, Market, Israeli
By Neil Gillman
Neil Gillman fell in love with eating all of his meals out of a pita on his first trip to Israel. An adopted Jerusalemite since 1996, he is married with 4 children and juggles his home life with sharing his love of food on his blog and working with Olim from English speaking countries.
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