Today's tour was a drive to the eastern border of Israel to visit Masada and The Dead Sea.
Masada is a fortress on a mountain in the Judea desert built by King Herod. King Herod has been described as both a madman and the greatest builder in Jewish history. When he wasn't murdering people, he built the port city of Caesarea, the Second Temple and Masada.
The cable car ride up to Masada
Masada reminds me of Pompeii but, you know, on a mountain.
The views are breathtaking. My pictures do not do it justice. That's the Dead Sea in the distance with Jordan on the far side.
Masada is a fortress on a mountain in the Judea desert built by King Herod. King Herod has been described as both a madman and the greatest builder in Jewish history. When he wasn't murdering people, he built the port city of Caesarea, the Second Temple and Masada.
The cable car ride up to Masada
Masada reminds me of Pompeii but, you know, on a mountain.
The views are breathtaking. My pictures do not do it justice. That's the Dead Sea in the distance with Jordan on the far side.
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