Walls Of Jerusalem - August 2014

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Walls Of Jerusalem - August 2014

Postby Wilkography » Sat 13 Sep, 2014 5:21 pm

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Hi Everyone,

I went to the WOJ with my Brother for the first time in August and absolutely loved it. I used a lot of information from this site to plan our trip so i thought it was only fair to share some of the shots as a sign of thanks.

We stayed for 2 nights at Dixons Kingdom, walked the wall, climbed The Temple to watch the sunrise and visited the pool of Bethesda and lake Salome. There was so much more to do but ill be going back in Dec to see the native flowers bloom and would welcome any suggestions of what to do and where to stay when we go.

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Re: Walls Of JerusALEM - August 2014

Postby DaveNoble » Sat 13 Sep, 2014 6:49 pm

Looks like you had a good trip!

Yes - its a great place to visit in any season. I was there last January (late Jan) and a lot of Scoparia was out in flower then. But I think it is often out earlier?

As for things to do - some are pretty obvious - like a walk around the Lake Ball Loop (either as a daywalk, or taking full packs - there are lots of nice campsites along the way), and its worth climbing all the peaks - not just the ones with tracks up them. They are all pretty easy. Eg it is not too hard to traverse from Solomons Throne to King Davids Peak and then drop back down to the track, or traverse from the Temple to Zion Hill and Mt Ophel. Also the Pools - Bethesda (look out for platypus) and Siloam - both well worth visiting. It may also be worth wandering down towards the Zion Gate - Valley of Hinam area - great views of the East Wall and great cushion plants and interesting flarks and strings. You can also from there wander along the Zion Vale to Lake Sidon. You need to have a variety of options and then choose something that suits the weather and your fitness etc.

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Re: Walls Of JerusALEM - August 2014

Postby Wilkography » Mon 15 Sep, 2014 8:19 am

Thanks Dave, great suggestions.

Cant wait to go back
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Re: Walls Of Jerusalem - August 2014

Postby DanShell » Mon 15 Sep, 2014 9:18 am

Beautiful photos thanks for sharing.
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Re: Walls Of Jerusalem - August 2014

Postby eggs » Mon 15 Sep, 2014 9:43 am

Great photos.
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Re: Walls Of Jerusalem - August 2014

Postby cams » Mon 15 Sep, 2014 10:25 am

They are all stunning. Great shots.
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Re: Walls Of Jerusalem - August 2014

Postby tazrich » Mon 29 Sep, 2014 9:43 pm

Awesome photos, i cant wait to go there in the new year
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Re: Walls Of Jerusalem - August 2014

Postby icefest » Mon 29 Sep, 2014 9:57 pm

Stunning.

What camera and lens combinations did you use?
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Re: Walls Of Jerusalem - August 2014

Postby tigercat » Fri 31 Oct, 2014 6:25 am

Great photos
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Re: Walls Of Jerusalem - August 2014

Postby Arctic Camel » Sun 06 Sep, 2015 4:39 pm

Just came across this thread, beautiful photos, you captured the beauty of this area well.
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Re: Walls Of Jerusalem - August 2014

Postby DanShell » Sun 06 Sep, 2015 7:50 pm

Arctic Camel wrote:Just came across this thread, beautiful photos, you captured the beauty of this area well.


Yep lovely pics, I wish I could photograph like that.
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Re: Walls Of Jerusalem - August 2014

Postby tigercat » Mon 07 Sep, 2015 11:03 am

Wonderful photos
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Re: Walls Of Jerusalem - August 2014

Postby ofuros » Tue 08 Sep, 2015 6:17 pm

Lovely shots of an old flame......... :wink:
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