On Tuesday morning we set out for the Negev desert by way of the Dead Sea and Masada. It was hot, hot, hot and the heat seemed to be exacerbated by the exposure. Towards evening, we were getting close to our destination of Khan Be'erotayim, a bedouin farm near the town of Ezuz (near the Egypt border) where dinner was being prepared for us.
As usual, we weren't sure exactly were to go. Luckily, the only other car we passed slowed down and asked us if we needed help, and so we followed them towards Ezuz.
At the farm we saw a corral full of camels, looking rather stately in the dim light of dusk.
We were given the option of eating at a proper table close to one of the farm buildings, or eating on the ground near the fire (where coffee and tea was keeping warm)...of course we chose the latter.
Our food was brought on a beautiful tray and included arabic ground meat with spices, parsley & pine nuts over rice, cabbage salad, Israeli salad and an awesome beet salad with onions. It was all very simple and very delicious.
During our meal, two friendly giants came to keep us company and supervise the eating process.
Afterwards I thought it would be so lovely to hear a little music, so we asked if our hosts happened to have a guitar we could borrow...and they did. Although it was missing one string, Gilad still managed to fill the desert evening with a fine array of songs much to my delight. A magical evening indeed.
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