We moved to Tiberias just as the Middle Eastern winter was beginning. Of course, by northern European standards it is mild indeed: a few overcast days, the occasional biting wind, some rain. But when it is cold here, it is very cold, and the rain is very heavy.
But the rain brings growth. During a few long drives over the past few weeks we’ve had the opportunity to see the desert bloom, producing extraordinarily rich tones of green, brown and red. The grass is fresh, with a luminous quality rarely seen in Britain.
Here are some photos taken during a trip last week from Tiberias to Bethlehem through the budding wilderness.
Please click the images to see the full versions. The pictures are also available on Flickr.
