Day 31 / part of day 32 (21st September, 2021): Tel Aviv port to Metzukay Yam beach

My wife dropped me off at the Tel Aviv port so I got a nice early start (around 7:10). The day followed the coastline for nearly the whole day, a lot of it on the beach.

The trail soon passes the reading power plant

and the (closed) Sde Dov airport

After passing the Tel Baruch beach in Tel Aviv, the part soon led to Herzliya

Not sure what the connection of 42 to the boat is . . . 

The path continued along the beach, I stopped for a swim near the Sidna Ali beach

I'll admit I was surprised to see the Sidna Ali mosque by the beach in Herzliya

The path soon went past the Appolonia national part - at this point, the path was mostly sand and hard going in the hot weather

The path went through a sculpture park, including this one. Not sure what the message was supposed to be

The trail continued through the Sharon national park - I too the small detour via the red trail, which lead to stunning views of the Mediteranean sea

From the top of the cliff, the views were great!

It had rained slightly a few days before, and the metal wires to guide you where to walk dripped rust on the sand

I rejoined the trail and followed it back down to the beach (briefly), before it heading back up

There were some wild blackberries on the way, which made a good snack!

There was some tiring walking through Netanya - the two sights it went past require different weather (Argarmon iris reserve - wrong time of year, winter puddle - also wrong time of year). The path eventually led back down to the beach (It was sukkot holiday, and Netanya was very, very quiet)

The last part of the day I walked along the beach, after taking off my shoes (quite pleasant after a long day walking). I stopped to observe the  great sunset views:

I finished the day at the Metzukay yam beach (with a chocolate icecream)

Day 31 (first part) (3rd April, 2021)

 I convinced the family to join me for the short segment in Tel Aviv from Park HaYarkon to the Tel Aviv port, about 4km. Its a path we have done many, many times before (usually by bike or scooter)

We finished the walking at the Tel Aviv port

Day 30 (1st April, 2020): Tel Afek to Tel Aviv

 

With the lockdown finally over, I took the train to Rosh Ha'ayin North train station. While Tel Afek is relatively close, there was no easy path to get there, so it took me about an hour to finally get back to Tel Afek (there is a closed railway station - Rosh Ha'ayin South right next to Tel Afek).

The day basically followed the Yarkon river from its source all the way to Tel Aviv (where it meets the sea)

As the path follows the river, it is extremely windy

The trail passed by lots of scenic spots by the river, including Lea house (in ruins)

as well as an old flour mill

There was a lot of walking in paths beaten out from reeds

Eventually, the path arrives in Tel Avi in the Ramat Hahayal neighbourhood and follows a paved path. It felt incongruent to see scooters around (I was tempted).

and I stopped by for an Ice americano at an Aroma next to the trail

The trail continues to follow the Yarkon river to Park HaYarkon 

I finished the day at the bridge of the Ayalon freeway (which I cross by train on my way to work)