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Ron went running
August 12, 2026 at 02:48
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August 12, 2026
"We are all children of life" is written in Hebrew behind the graffiti art on the right side of the wall. I include Arik Einstein's version of the song below.
I planned the route to include the historical Lehi Raanana Training House. On November 12, 1947, British soldiers attacked a house in Raanana where
Ron went running
August 1, 2026 at 02:39
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August 1, 2026
During the first part of the run, one line out of an old Zionist song from the 1930s, Alterman's 'Morning Song' kept repeating in my mind:
נלבישך שלמת בטון ומלט
which roughly translates to 'we shall clothe you in a gown of concrete and cement'. Another new neighborhood is being built in Ness Ziona, and
Ron went running
July 27, 2026 at 02:50
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July 28, 2026
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Ron went running
July 18, 2026 at 03:05
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July 18, 2026
I lost the planned trail on km 7. You can see a path ending in staircase on the map, but I could not find it. I climbed a steep slippery dangerous incline full of garbage until I reached the gas station. So avoid that part of the path. I was planning to visit the Castle site, but when I reached it, it
Ron went running
July 11, 2026 at 03:26
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July 11, 2026
Ashkelon has the sea, ancient history and a lot of potential. It seems that an effort is done to improve: new neighberhoods are built with decent architecture, wide roads with bike and hiking lanes, and a new echo park. But the sea side promenade is full of garbge. The marina is depressing. The problem
Ron went running
July 10, 2026 at 03:07
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Ron went on an adventure
June 23, 2026 at 13:09
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Ron went running
June 22, 2026 at 12:12
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June 22, 2026
It was 32c in Kakopetria, and 19c at the start of the run. A different climate and flora. A few rain drop fell during the first part of the run.
The Arthemis trail signes are designed for hiking clock wise.
Ron went for a hike
June 21, 2026 at 08:22
Hike from Kakopetria to Agios Nikolaus tis Stegis
along the Vateris trail
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June 21, 2026
A nice trail. The church of Saint Nicholas of the Roof has amazing frescos from the 11th up to 16th centuries. You cannot photograph inside, so no pictures here. You can skip the nearby waterfall, the trail down is not an official trail and is kind of slippery. Back at Kakopteria I recommend the local
Ron went running
June 15, 2026 at 17:03
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6 days ago
I love trail running in part because you find new places even in areas you've been running for a long while, and you have other adventures like meeting wildlife or interesting people.
This time I met The Great Danny Kobo. I heard a car behind me in the middle of a dirt trail through the fields. Private