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Getting Aquainted With Our Backyard

Shalom!

So somehow I managed to get Josh out into the wilderness. Actually, it wasn't so hard! I just packed an amazing lunch (with homemade cookies as dessert) and told him we were going to have a picnic...and visit this place I found. He asked, "How long is the walk, so I can prepare myself"....poor guy, he is used to my 'little walks' that are actually miles long and usually make up a few hours. I told him this place was a 10 minute walk away, I failed to mention how much walking and hiking we would do once we were there!

But as usual, my trooper fell in love with the beauty that surrounded him, how could he not. See, Josh is a history freak, he loves history and exploring....in fact he loves history so much that when he first started playing pro ball, he brought his history books with him from school. What a nerd right....I LOVE IT!

The pictures below are of a national park in Bet Sha'rim. This is an acropolis from the Roman era that was given to a Jewish Rabi later on. This park is made up of caves that house hundreds of tombs. We are always missing home, but one place that makes all those thoughts go away is right in our back yard....a beautiful valley....see for yourself!


Our backyard!


The main cave entrance


Daddy and Rosie Time


In the cave


On the way home Josh decided he was going to show Rosie how to swing...I guess I will have to teach her, daddy flipped upside down on accident, and I had to help him out!











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