Desert Was My Sanctuary – Motorcycle Was My Vehicle

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Eitan's bar-mitzvah reminded me how as a young man I often spent time in the desert, enjoying the dry heat and powerful, arid landscape. I rode motorcycles (and camels) and drove jeeps in the Sinai and Negev Deserts, as well as hiking and backpacking. I was once drawn to a sacred place there: Saint Catherine's Monastery located on Mount Sinai, which, according to some Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, was the place where the Ten Commandments were given.

Exploring the desert, An ocean of sand before me My spirit, in tune with the landscape Painted in pastel skies Riding on a motorcycle Peering at the earth On top of a camel Backpacking through arid, consecrated ground

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