The End of the Ride - Eilat

Thus it ends. We rode over 57 miles today, going from near sea level to 2700 feet, a few more ups and downs, then a spectacular descent through red cliffs into Eilat. Eilat is just across the border from the Jordanian port city of Aqaba (sp?).

The Israeli, Jordanian, Palestinian, European, American support staff were wonderful - cheerful, friendly, helpful, energetic, kept us very well fed and kept our bikes in good working order. The Arava Institute is an exciting place where a future generation of leaders are being trained. The land of Israel is truely spectacular. One little fact I picked up is that the "honey" in the phrase "a land flowing with milk and honey" is actually date honey - sort of a jam/extract made from dates (not from bees). It is delicious and goes great on fresh bread.

Thank you for following this blog. Feel free to e-mail me with your thoughts or questions when I return to Boulder later in the week.

- Pete