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Israel Trip Fall 2016 – Day 20 Mountain Climbing, Oasis, and Sukkot in the Desert

 

 

Ein Gedi First View Oct 16 2 29 05 AM - The Crossover Project

Early in the morning, just outside our door, down a short sidewalk path, this view of the misty grey sky revealed how close we were to the Dead Sea!

Garden Bench Oct 16 2 21 12 AM - The Crossover Project
En Gedi Botanical Garden … Come sit for a while!

A turn of the head and POW! Different scenery! From oasis, to desert, to the Dead Sea…

Rozalie Mts. behind Ein Gedi Oct 16 2 17 39 AM - The Crossover Project
Rozalie says “always have a water bottle”

Here we enjoyed the contrast between lush green botanical gardens and the dry, rocky heights…

Higher View Dead Sea Oct 16 5 47 37 AM e1485299866442 - The Crossover Project
When mountain peaks are down instead of up!
Rozalie halfway to Paul on Mt. Oct 16 5 41 50 AM - The Crossover Project
This is what it feels like to be the slowest hiker!

 

Ruins of Synagogue Ein Gedi Photo Oct 16 5 45 58 AM - The Crossover Project
Ancient Ruins of a Synagogue

 

King David Falls UpClose Oct 16 4 10 59 AM e1485299394242 - The Crossover Project
Cool and Refreshing!

Waterfalls await as little surprises between massive rocks. The hiking trail has been enhanced with stairs and side rails for safety, but most parents allow their small children to walk it themselves.  The water was clear and cold.

King David Waterfalls Oct 16 4 43 12 AM - The Crossover Project
These waterfalls were enjoyed by King David!

This is where King David spent time, and where he wrote many of the Psalms….a great relief from the heat of the sun, and lots of quiet shady spots to pray.

 

Rock Climber Dream Dead Sea beyond Oct 16 5 44 06 AM e1485298963705 - The Crossover Project
Each mountain has its own personality!

 

“Desert Sukkot Experience” International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) Annual Event at Ein Gedi Spa… hundreds from all over the world, coming to celebrate in The Land!

IMG 3466 - The Crossover Project   IMG 3462 - The Crossover Project

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