Approaching Herodian Mountain (It appears as a volcano)  Herod the Great built this hill up higher

than it actually was so it would appear as a volcano; therefore no one would venture up and attack.  He then built his

fortress downward into the mountain.

Nun giving spiritual direction on top of Herodian Mountain

Herodian Mountain (Israeli military - I think they were being given a tour)

Herodian Mountain (Tunnel System)

Herodian Mountain (Tunnel system)

HEBRON

Tomb of the Patriarchs (Tombs of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob)

Tomb of the Patriarchs (Entrance - notice Israeli Military - hard to miss)

Tomb of the Patriarchs (Jacob's Tomb)

Tomb of the Patriarchs (Isaac's Tomb)

Tomb of the Patriarchs (Across the street - pottery maker)

Tomb of the Patriarchs (in Hebron) (Man on Donkey)

Masada

Masada is a mountain fortress and palace carved into a cliff by Herod the Great.

Masada (Cable Car coming up)

Masada (Cable Cars)

Masada (Model)

Masada (Dead Sea in the backgroud)

Masada (Father Jim and Father Dan)

Masada

Masada: Jewish Girl Acting as Roman Soldier

Masada - Andrew Strobl tearing up some ice cream

Masada

Masada (Sauna Room)

QUMRAN

Qumran (Cave 4) Fourth cave of 15ish where the dead sea scrolls were found

Qumran (Cave 4) Fourth cave of 15ish where the dead sea scrolls were found

EIN GEDI

Ein Gedi Ntional Park

Ein Gedi National Park - Man with camel

THE DEAD SEA

The Dead Sea, at its surface, is the lowest point on earth, 1300 ft below sea level

There is so much salt in the sea that its impossible to sink. Notice the people "way out" who are floating without life jackets

FYI - The country of Jordon is on the other side of the Dead Sea and can be seen behind the haze.

Andrew "Humpty Dumpty" Strobl