Mitzpe Ramon, Israel

On the edge of Maktesh Ramon:
An inland lake that dried up thousands of years ago
"The Grand Canyon of Israel"

January, 1999

A break for lunch after four hours in the hot desert sun:
Adena, Brian, Kerry, and Michael

Ibix, desert mountain goats, look down into the canyons:
It's a long way down. Trust me, we know.

Just hanging around

The only sign of water, long since evaporated and thoroughly baked

Atop the rim at the Desert Shade hostel:
Kerry and Adena greet the dawn within the long tents

Arabian camels provide a tour around the canyon ledge

"And miles to go before I sleep;
  And miles to go before I sleep"

Along the Israel trail:
Leading into the depths of the wilderness

Spanning the sandstone walls

Bedouin tent looking out onto Maktesh Ramon