Ein Karem, Jerusalem

This is a really nice place a very short taxi ride from Jersalem or serviced by bus from city center. If you visit Jersalem you must see this place. The center of town has a beautiful mosque with a fresh water spring that has been flowing from the time of Mary and Jesus's time. There are picquese rolling hills and valley spotted with fruit and olive trees. This was the best part of my trip. There are several very old monestries that spot the mountain sides. There are two that allow you to spend the night for a very low rate.

Ein Kerem is an amazing little village perhpas because it is so unspoiled yet so close to Jerusalem...The valley is peaceful and green with terraced hills...You can imagine that you stepped back to the days of the Bible yet, the restaurants are wonderful, the people a cultural mix, and artist and musicians to entertain. I enjoyed the many gardens and especially where you could spend some quiet time. It seemed that people of all faiths lived happily side by side. The roads gettin here are really bumpy but, perhaps this is exactly the way the people want it...I recommend Bible Times Center for a lovely garden filled and pleasant conversation.