Floating in the Dead Sea

WOW. We sure have seen a lot.

Swimming in the Dead Sea was nothing like I expected. The guide said we would be able to float easily. It was more that we were unable to do anything else. You are forced to the surface like a fishing cork.



Masada was the last stronghold of Jews during the Roman campaign. 1000 people (including women and children) held off a legion of Roman Soliders for 2 years. There were incredible views of the Dead Sea from the height of the plateau. There was an hour long hike (up steep terrian) to the top but we took the cable car. If my Dad were here, we would have hiked up the path (the same one used thousands of years ago).



We stopped at the site recognized as the location of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist. Several in our group chose to be baptized here. Grant and I were able to stick our feet in the water.





At a small oasis in the desert, the throne of Israel was passed from King Saul to David. We visited that very spot. It's hard to take in the history we are experiencing.

Today we arrived in Jerusalem. We participated in a welcome ceremony overlooking the Old City. Dinner tonight was in Abraham’s Tent. He graciously invited us into his house and served quite a feast. We sat on pillows on the floor around low tables. The view from the tent was unbelievable!! I could almost believe I had traveled back thousands of years.