Gardens, hummus and Vietnamese food in Israel

[spreadnparanoia]

We woke up early the next day and headed to the Baha'i Gardens. They are absolutely stunning with giant flowering trees that litter petals in red, orange and yellow; manicured areas of cacti and other succulents; and hedge rows with fountains that my brother pointed out look very much like a level of Zelda. There are also lots of cool sculptures of

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[lassarina]

Did you get pictures of the gardens? I'd love to see. :)

[spreadnparanoia]

Here's that view from above: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=864905250205888&set=a.864904746872605.1073741826.100000592627076&type=3&theater

Kevin has more photos so I'll poke him to add them.

[lassarina]

Oooh, lovely!

[rollick]

We were told it was incredibly sacred but it's really just a small room with a bunch of mirrors and a plaque with the tenants of the Baha'i faith. I'd been hoping for something a bit showier given the gardens outside.

Yeah, but I gotta love a religion that prioritizes the garden over the altar.