The trip up and down that mountain was certifiably one of the ten best roller coaster trips in the world, the way our driver went. 14 switchbacks, and the guy was so fast, he actually passed another taxi!
Mt Tabor has a stunning view of course, and is honored as the site of the Transfiguration. Oddly, the giant basilica at the summit boasts three big chapels -- in spite of the request of Jesus.
From there it was a trip to Jericho to see the oldest city on the planet, and the invasion point of the children of Israel back in the day. Alas! about ten miles out, the bus suddenly came to a halt, the driver having somehow managed to swerve into the one and only store for miles. Seems the idler wheel for the serpentine belt on the bus engine had vanished -- leaving nothing but a threaded hole behind.
Miracles continued -- a few phone calls by our Number One Guide, and another bus showed up, hauled us to Jericho -- while another driver came down from Jerusalem with a spare idler wheel. It Was Only One Hundred Degrees Outside. Two hours later, we were on our way back up the long long grade to Jerusalem, bus all repaired, and all folks aboard eagerly anticipating showers at St Georges Guest House.
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