A view from above of the men hiking up to Masada
Our first stop today was to Masada. Masada is an impressive hilltop fortress, overlooking the Dead Sea, built by Herod the Great. It was used by the Jews in their revolt against Rome. Some of our group hiked up and the rest used a convenient cable car.
After Masada, we went to En Gedi, an oasis with a spring in the middle of the desert. We enjoyed wonderful scenery on a beautiful hike, including seeing some of the local wildlife. En Gedi is also where David dwelt when he was trying to evade Saul.
Finally, we got salty by floating in the Dead Sea. I can now say I that I have drank a beer in the lowest place on Earth. Our Dead Sea swim was an awesome way to end another great day in the Holy Land.
God bless!
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