Israel, Jerusalem, Garden of Gethsemane: Legend has it that these olive trees (or their relatives) have stood here since the time of Christ. Their gnarled and tortuous trunks certainly gave weight to that idea. Of course I was going to explore as many biblical sights as I could and I couldn't resist this location. Olive trees always hold a fascination for me as a source of beauty, shade, food, and oil for culinary and lighting purposes.