ISRAEL - INDEPENDENCE DAY 2004 NETANYA

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A small impression of this day in town, environment and in the eveningi
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NETANYA
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Netanya - From beautiful beach to boulevard  Walking along the boulevard
   
The Netanyan boulevard high above the sea Yes, Netanya recommended !
 
We'll have a look around furthermore
 
Beach...   ... and city center
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Easy does it in the morning
 
Time for a newspaper and a good coffee
 
In the weekend we were invited to go to a business relative of Koos Heemskerk
So we still enjoyed some environment,.....
...  and a last view on the beach ...
... and up to our next mission: Koos Heemskerk's contact in flowers. Koos is auxionmaster at that time at Flora Rijnsburg
Koos' friend Zif and his wife treated us on an unforgettable experience: A visit to the Columbarium Caves
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COLUMBARIUM CAVE / POLISH CAVE
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When ever near: Do visit these remarquable caves !
 
History can be found on internet, that's not up to us on this aviation website...
... then again, Israel is a special state when you visit it for aviation, especially military aviation.
 
Ok, some culture: In a weekend this is a very worth while place to visit !
 
Many pigeons make the caves their homes...
 
... these are situated in a desolate but beautiful landscape !
   
Enjoy these images for yourself...
   
Every spot is worth while a picture ...
   
... as Koos also seems to think when walking around underground.
On the surface is hardly to be seen that you walk over these caves...
 
Nice flowers on the surface... although here we meet something special.
 
A short nice story : A part of the caves have collapsed as you see here.
The story goes that when this happened, there was a shepherd with his flock, walking around when he heard a noise...
 ... looking behind him, he noticed that his complete flock had... dissapeared !
The weak ceilings of the caves broke down by the weight of the flock of sheep ! This resulted in these fine views.
 
Time to get back to our guests house and business, enjoying very nice views en route.
Imagine, such a nice house and always fine weather in general
 
Zif's wife treated us on a very fine King's meal...
 
... while afterwards Koos and Zif talked about their mutual interest: Flowers and exports
Even as an outsider it is very interesting to see and experience all this, and see how such a farm exists.
Thank you Zif, we'd be happy to meet again !
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NETANYA - Independence day's evening
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In the evening people walking along and having fun eating all kinds of specialties. Kids teasing eachother with foam
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Eating specific Israelian food, and we, celebrating with the local inhabitants and enjoying the fireworks 
The fireworks were really amazing !
People all have fun and feel free, though others are alert. Have to be !
But on this specific evening everyone wishes to forget troubles, and celebrate with each other in close harmony.
It's time to end this impression...
... we take a last look at the fireworks...
... most of it explodes medium high, that makes it extra attractive.
 
Well brother, had a long and intensive day ? Cheers, and have a good night sleep !
Fully recommended: Beaches, Boulevards and Hotels of Netanya and Tel Aviv, absolutely visit Jerusalem by taxi !
   
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   WE HOPE YOU LIKED OUR SMALL IMPRESSION, AND WE HOPE TO BE BACK ONCE IN ISRAEL
Special thanks to Anat ! You were most helpful !