Crossed into Palestinian lands south along the Dead Sea. Dropped down to the lowest point on earth 1300 feet below sea level. A difficult concept to comprehend especially living 5,000 feet above sea level in Colorado. We started at the ancient place of Herod , Masada. It is an amazing structure built high on a plateau that the Jewish people inhabited at one time and then the Romans retook, leading to a supposed suicide of 900 Jews. It seems that each plavce has a story of conflict, take overs and deaths. The structures and ruins are full of architecture marvels.
We stopped at a few more areas including a camp of an ancient Jewish sect where the Dead Sea scrolls were found.
The highlight had to be the stop at the Dead Sea where we got muddied up and floated. The mud, although not so aesthetically pleasing left my skin feeling like silk. We then floated in the Dead Sea. Another amazing experience.
We closed the day with an authentic Palestinian dinner on the floor in a tent. Delicious healthy food. The miracle was being able to get up off the floor after sitting cross legged through dinner.
On to more holy places tomorrow..... Early rise and shine.
Pictures: Masada
Dead Sea
Dinner
Can I get an Amen! Should be the caption under your mud picture. I want to do that! Love your expression!
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