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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Ein Gedi

Rare herbs and spices grown at Ein Gedi were famous throughout the ancient world and used to produce the most exotic incense, lotions and perfumes.


An inscription in the mosaic floor warns members of the community not to divulge the "secrets of the town" to outsiders or a curse would be placed upon them.


Kenny teaching the group about this Byzantine-era synagogue which sat desolate for more than 1,000 years. The region was resettled in 1949 by a group of pioneers who planted it with cotton, grapes, vegetables and flowers.


Yonaton and Max help set up for a picnic lunch


Washing before devouring schnitzel sandwiches
 and chips

Sorry Max!! Your still fleishig.


A vigorous hike to get to the waterfalls.


It doesn't get much better than this!


Time to dry off and head home








1 comment:

  1. Wow. Super trip. Wish we were there with you. 1 hour to the bottom is great!

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