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The Oldest Almond Tree

The oldest almond tree is almost dead, but it still manages to put out a few blossoms every spring.

More Almond Blossoms

The almond blossoms are in stark contrast to the granite mountains that surround the monastery.

A Sinai Honeybee

For a few weeks each year, the honeybees have lots of flowers with nectar and pollen.

Almond Tree in the Morning Sunlight

An almond tree in the morning sunlight, with the northwest corner of the monastery fortress wall.