Israel Favorites: Part 8 - Genesis Land

If you want a fun experience that will take you back in time, in Israel, you need to make a stop in Genesis Land. A long ride out to a place that I refuse to pronounce in English, but it will take you back.

Way back. To Abraham leaving his family on God's command. To being served a delicious meal in a tent, much like they had back in his days. All this to show the biblical hospitality of Abraham. Just as he served the angels from the Lord, we were served.

You start with Abraham's servant giving you some information on his 'master'. He then hands out your stylish garb. I wouldn't look too closely. These were in need of some serious washing...

There is a camel ride involved. Sadly, I did not have my phone unlocked for others to take photos and I couldn't get to our camera in time as I forgot that my husband had it around his neck when we were climbing on.

So I'm sharing photos of what that process looked like with another couple instead. 

First, you have camels. These camels are actually ornery. One did NOT want to give rides. She was the lead camel. Ours wanted to eat the whole time so we did a LOT of leaning back.

                                Climb on - heaviest person on the back.

                 Lean back, as far as you can, but hold on tight too.

                      Brace yourself, as it is about to get a little bumpy!

                                                  Almost there....

Don't forget to have someone holding your camera so you can pose and make  it look painlessly smooth! 

I'm so glad I held off posting this one! As it turns out, someone was taking our photo while we were on the camel. We might not look as photogenic as the others I showed you, but we definitely enjoyed it! As I mentioned before, ours kept wanting to eat and had to be hauled back up to finish the ride. My husband was afraid he'd lose his hat the entire time. That or fall too far forward and send me head first over the camels head.

Now, that you have made it to Abraham's tent, you need to wash your hands for the feast that is to come. 

After a meal like we had, you definitely should take in the sights. There are bathrooms available here, so you haven't completely gone back in time. However, the untouched look of the land that lies before you is breathtaking to say the least.

                               Definitely bring your sunglasses though...

I was amazed to find these bright red flowers blooming in such rocky terrain. But they were sprinkled everywhere, adding color to the greens and browns that surrounded us.

Now, as you find yourself returning to the present day, watch your step. Camels don't have potties indoors, you know. Nor do the many goats that roam around.

Back in the present, you can check out some of their wares as well as get your license to ride a camel. Not to drive or own one! So don't get confused. In the gift shop, we were able to buy date honey, that I have since been able to make the wonderful date honey chicken they served us. It is fantastic! I shared their link above in the post. They should have an online shop you can check out.