Military checkpoint at Qaser Al-Yahud.

Jordan river, border between Israel and Jordan.

The very spot where JC was baptized by John.

First view of the Dead Sea, 400 metres (1300 ft) below sea level!

Earth's lowest elevation on land.

Tourist...



Masada.

Masada cliff.

Contended for centuries, it was the last stand for the jews in 72-73 AD.

Cablecars are cool.

Ascending 400 m (1300 ft).

Hiking up is also an option but not for me.







Quite a view.

Masada was besieged for about a year by the Romans.

Allegedly, 960 jews chose suicide over enslavement.

The quarry.

Fine frescos decorated the homes of the elite.

The commandant's quarters.

Dead Sea views.

Top of the rock.





Remnants of a Roman camp used during the siege.

Fancy floors.

Bathhouse with frescos, cool pools, and steam saunas.

The storeroom complex.



Steep cliffs made it an almost impenetrable fortress.

Way down to the northern palace.

Northern palace.





Western palace.

En Gedi.

En Gedi is an oasis revine fed by springs.

Lots of walking in the heat.

Cliffs and many caves.

First waterfall.



Keep climbing.

Ah shade!

Small waterfalls and pools everywhere.

Looking back at the Dead Sea.



Refreshing.





More climbing, jeez!



David waterfall, end of the line.



And then, back down...

The Dead Sea.

Roadside viewpoint.











Nice facilities with restaurant and pool.

Time for a dip.



Mud therapy.

Lowest point on earth.

Jordan is on the other side.

Salt.

Hey I can do that!





That lady is reading a book...

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