After a spectacular descent into Makhtesh Ramon, travel across the center of the ever-changing Negev landscape, stopping at a desert Ashram and an organic cafe. End the day with another dramatic descent to the Arava Valley. At Kibbutz Ketura you can take a tour of the Arava Institute, the kibbutz, and meet the current students. Tzofim : 62 miles, 3300 feet climbing. Overnight: Ketura Guest House – Trip Notes
This is my favourite day of the ride. Shacharit at the edge of Makhtesh Ramon, group photo and then the fabulous descent into and ride through the makhtesh. Stunning!
EFI today into Kibbutz Ketura, home of the Arava Institute. We celebrated with a bbq dinner and got to meet up with Sharon Benheim whom I first met here in 2006. All in all, a spectacular day's riding.
Brings back wonderful memories. I hope to do the ride again someday with my wife Cheryl.
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