Last fall I had the pleasure of traveling to Israel for the first time. I was deeply moved by the Dead Sea Region, and most importantly The Masada, a compound on the top of a plateau surrounded by canyons and river runs with steep drop offs. The Masada is thousands of years old and ripe with history. In order to reach the entrance you have the option of ascending 700 stairs that are cut into the mountainside at sunrise, or wait until 8am and catch the trolley. I of course chose the 5am hike – and was so moved that I did it a second time the next day!
This is an experience I would recommend to anyone. Highlights
are the visual beauty, the stillness of the desert as she fills with light, the
many layers of history, and of course the contemplative walk up. As I climbed those stairs I couldn’t
help but think of my place of work—Seattle Stair—and the amazing stairs we
create for our customers. The richness in the history of building stairs is also
full of layers that incorporate tradition and artisanship. I couldn’t help but
think of how much my associates would appreciate the climb (and the view!) as I
stood there on the top step looking out at the Dead Sea. The journey up these
700 stairs is most definitely the most impactful climb I have yet to take.
Phoebe Schraer
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