It may be 35 degrees Celsius in the sun, even though you are 1000 meters above sea level. The sun rays will scorch your skin in a matter of an hour or two... But, if you are on the west lip of Machtesh Ramon, you may walk 15 minutes in the Loots wadi, reaching a large Mt. Atlas Mastic tree, resting your back on the 600 year old twisted trunk and relax for as long as you wish... Phenomenal desert shade provision is enhanced dramatically by quality desert food production... Should you concider settling down, you may graft the tree with a nourishing Pistachio nut tree branch and enjoy the tasty nut for the next 200 years...