Isfiya is a Druze village not far from my home
and one of my favorite places to visit.
Located at the very top of Mount Carmel
it has stunning views and on a clear day
(and this was not!) you can see forever.
What I like best about the place is its relaxed and
old-fashioned air, its traditional life-style.
And how nice and welcoming the people are.
As a community, the Druze pride themselves on hospitality
and everyone I've met lives up to this tradition.
♡
These photes were taken with my new camera.
I just love it so much.
61 comments:
Beautiful place !!
The photos looked great, congratulations!
Beautiful photos, Amalia!! I LOVE the colors in that first photo... what great inspiration! And, the stair rails! Be still my heart. Thank you for this beautiful eye candy. blessings ~ tanna
Great post dear!!! !!!now i follow you on pinterest and tweeter ,i hope you follow me back!!,kisses!!
Looks like a sweet place to live...the geraniums are so pretty. Great pics with your new camera!
I love the pictures. Could I add the first one to polyvore?
xoxo
This is my polyvore page: http://enarasthings.polyvore.com/
It's so beautiful and charming. I love the pops of bright worn colors and the little vignettes of pots near stucco and stone. Have a wonderful weekend. xoxo
Wow it is so beautiful there and I love all the pots filled with flowers. Thank you for sharing these photos with us. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Julie xo
Beautiful photos. Thanks for your visit.
Love your walk and your photos here! I also just got a new camera - isn't it exciting? Glad I fond you!
Beautiful photos with your new camera Amalia and a lovely story too!
so exciting to get a new camera-some day for me!
Oh Israel! Beautiful, beautiful!
I love how there are potted plants everywhere amongst the pipes, buckets, and oxygen tanks(?). Very vintage looking. What kind of camera did you choose? How exciting!
Glad you found me too :-) I've been to your blog and it is lovely.
With pleasure!
Of course i will, Carolina.
These are gas tanks. Most people here cook on gas and we have the tanks outside the home for safety. I got another Canon, I'm a Canon sort of gal, but this is my first DSLR and there is a lot to learn.
Gorgeous photos, Amalia - I love the colours of the geraniums against that beautiful green. It looks a wonderful place to visit. x
Beautiful photos Amalia! I do love a geranium in a pot, so pretty!
V x greenrabbitdesigns
So pretty, Amalia! I love the vibrant patinas everywhere, and especially that brilliant hue of green on the wall in the first pic. With the flowers against it, it is magnetic!
xo
Poppy
Lovely, lovely! I always wanted to go to Israel!
gorgeous scenes of every day life. beautiful!
Lovely and I'm jealous of the sun you have there ....... !! :-)))) Have a nice weekend !
The sun has completely deserted us. It is very cold with a lot of rain. What is going on?
You camera seems great to make such wonderful pictures! There are such incredible places in Israel!
What a gorgeous view of the Mediterranean (I assume). I love terracotta pots lined up on stairs and beside doorways.
Great photos!
Beautiful pictures! Love all vibrant colors!
Hi Amalia! Your blog is just gorgeous, and I love seeing where people live and visit. Just beautiful.
Nice pics from your new camera, too.
Amalia, your photos are lovely. I got a new camera at Christmas and am still learning. I love the beautiful colors and the lovely view! Thank you for sharing your part of the world--it is beautiful! ♥
Wow, amazing photos!!
I love taking trips like this. So many places to see, and so many I will never get to. That is another reason I love blog buddies, they take you along. :-))
xx oo
Carla
Lovely series of images..The first two shots are my favorite.. A beautiful place to live or visit.. Thanks for sharing your views.. Have a happy day!
Your new camera and you took some wonderful photos. It certainly looks like a beautiful place on earth.
You're going to love your new camera! What amazing photos! I love that wrought iron railing and the view! Enjoy your day sweet friend! It's beautiful here this morning....not sure yet what we will do! Sweet hugs, Diane
Such a beautiful place to visit.
Hugs,
Meredith
Hi Amelia! Thanks for stopping by my blog - I simply love yours! It was wonderful to take the tour of the quaint town with you, and I loved the simple touches of beauty - outdoor pots, railings, lots of color - so fun! I too am a Canon gal, just purchased my first DSLR last fall, and am in love too! Lots to learn, but it is so much better than the powershot I had before. Hugs to you today!
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Passei para uma visita. Suas fotografias são maravilhosas!!!
Bom domingo! Boa semana!
Beijinhos.
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So pretty Amalia..And it is so nice to hear:" I Just Love It So Much.".
You sound so grateful:)
I often shoot w/ my Canon;)
Dear Amalia,
thank you so much for your lovely visit and your charming words you left!!! This is a very special place you show! Wonderful. I love the old houses and streets filled with flowers. Just a place to hang out and come down! Thank you for sharing.
Have a happy happy time
Elisabeth
What a fabulous place! The pelargoniums look amazing against that blue-green wall, and that sky is so blue. It looks like you had a lovely day out :)
Cathy x
Amalia,
Oh, you got a new camera, how wonderful! Now, you'll be able to take so many pictures of nature and your travels. This place is so charming. I really like the pictures, especially the stairs with the old railing. I look forward to seeing more of your pictures with your new camera. You have an eye for nature's beauty.
Thank you for the comment on 'Nel's PhD' post. I appreciate it so much.
~Sheri
I think my favorite photo is the railing!
What a beautiful place to live and visit. I love the aqua wrought iron railing and the beautiful flowers in clay pots. Thank you for visiting. Pam
It looks like a charming place through your photos. I like how people have squeezed in the geraniums in lots of unlikely places ;)
Wendy
Lovely photos, Amalia...I love all of the sunny colors and textures...
I love the light in these photos; the way it comes across. What pretty captures.
The village looks so quaint and charming!! And I love the green colour of that house.
I love the railing as well. I'm not a big fan of rust in real life but it does photograph well :-)
Mine as well, I think
My pleasure Sheri, I love your blog.
Thank you for visiting me, Elisabeth.
Thank you for all your nice messages, I'm very glad to see you here.
How very sweet of you! Thanks
Thank you Teri!
Thanks looks like a wonderful village to visit! Sarah x
I love this post and learning more about the area where you live. Mt. Carmel has an amazing history and I didn't know there were still villages there - with fabulous views of the Mediterranean no less!!
Thanks for the lovely pics Amalia - glad you love your new camera.
Mary
Yes, the Druze still live in their own villages and still retain a lot of their unique traditions.
Thank you! I am not at home now, I hope to remember it later. xoxo
Simply stunning, sweet friend! The vibrant colors are so refreshing! Have fun with your new camera :) And thanks for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. Hugs to you!
Your photos with your new camera are just great! I visited a Druze village when I was in Israel. It was a wonderful experience!
What a beautiful view! That village reminded me of villages in my home-country (Bosnia) I'm sure there were similar influences throughout the history. Thank you for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things.
I enjoy your awesome photos so much. Such a delight when you share the world around you.
I have signed up to follow along now. God bless.
Lovely photographs - a place to see!
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