The hills south of Nes Ziona

After the rains we had here recently the flowers are blooming everywhere. The hills off Hashiryon Street in Nes Ziona are just an hour's walk (55 minutes to be exact) from my sister's house and it was well worth the walk.

I'm attaching several pictures - note the "guardian of the hills" statue and the wide range of flowers and vegetation. The "greens" are trying to influence the local authorities to leave these hills undeveloped but, apparently, it is a loosing battle.From top of the hills you can clearly see all the surrounding cities - Rishon and Rehovot, orange groves, and palm trees.