On the eve of the War of Independence of Israel, the "Burma Road" was the only connecting route between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. It passed through this important point named Ein Mesila spring, in its Arabic name Deir Duban. The spring served as a transit station on the Burma Road. The empty trucks from Jerusalem were loaded here, with equipment and supplies coming from the Tel Aviv area. The large well, well-remaining today, filled from nearby several springs. Today the JNF has set up a parking lot with a playground equipped with the "table" games of ancient times.
This trip in the Jerusalem mountains focuses on the Sataf Reserve, where the traditional vine varieties of Eretz Israel and figs ripen in late August at the height of summer. And the second place is Ein Mesila - the slopes of the Jerusalem mountains where Rhamnus lycioides grow this season. Again, excellent plants make up a delicious meal at the end and several road stories.