Be'er Sheva Diaries: Heat, History, and Hidden Cafés

be'er sheva-sounds like a place from a sci-fi novel, right? but it's real, and it's hotter than my last breakup. the numbers 281133 and 1916116052? no idea what they mean, but they felt like a secret code to this dusty, sun-soaked city in the negev desert. temp: 23.8°c, feels like 23.23°c. humidity: 38%. basically, it's dry enough to make your skin beg for mercy. i just checked and it's...perfect for wandering if you're into that kind of thing. but bring water. lots of it.

walking through the old city felt like stepping into a time machine. crumbling stone buildings, graffiti that tells stories, and the smell of fresh pita wafting from tiny bakeries. someone told me that the best hummus in town is at a place called hummus shel tchya-no website, just word of mouth. and they weren't wrong. creamy, garlicky, life-changing.

"if you're here on a thursday, don't miss the bedouin market. it's chaotic, loud, and exactly what you need."

i heard that from a guy selling spices who looked like he'd been there since the dawn of time. he also warned me about the camel rides near the market-"they smell worse than my ex's laundry," he said. fair point.

if you get bored, tel aviv and jerusalem are just a short drive away. but honestly, be'er sheva has its own rhythm. it's not polished, it's not touristy-it's raw. and that's why i loved it. the university area is buzzing with students, cheap eats, and late-night shawarma runs. check out abu yehuda for the best schwarma in town-TripAdvisor says so, and i'm not arguing.

one night, i ended up at a tiny bar called katzefet. no sign, just a flickering lightbulb. the bartender, a woman with tattoos and a no-nonsense attitude, made me a drink called "the desert bloom." it tasted like regret and redemption all at once. she told me, "this city doesn't care about your plans. it'll show you what it wants." and she was right.

so yeah, be'er sheva. it's not for everyone. but if you're into history, heat, and hummus that'll make you question every other hummus you've ever had, it's worth the trip. just don't forget the sunscreen.

*tags:* #beerSheva #NegevDesert #HiddenGems #TravelMessy #HummusGoals

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