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

 

 

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!

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 says “always have a water bottle”

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

When mountain peaks are down instead of up!
This is what it feels like to be the slowest hiker!

 

Ancient Ruins of a Synagogue

 

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.

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.

 

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!

   

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