![Haifa and the Mediterranean Sea from Moshe and Orna’s apartment on Mt. Carmel in Haifa. We stayed in their apartment.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880121.Ydo5XVBq.jpg) Haifa and the Mediterranean Sea from Moshe and Orna’s apartment on Mt. Carmel in Haifa. We stayed in their apartment. |
![Moshe, Judy, Orna and Richard in Moshe and Orna's apartment on Mt. Carmel in Haifa. We stayed in their apartment.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886127.IYOfE19a.jpg) Moshe, Judy, Orna and Richard in Moshe and Orna's apartment on Mt. Carmel in Haifa. We stayed in their apartment. |
![Judy and Oren. Oren is Moshe's son and plays professional basketball in Israel.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886126.qf83Bsxw.jpg) Judy and Oren. Oren is Moshe's son and plays professional basketball in Israel. |
![Orna and Moshe's beautiful apartment on Mt. Carmel in Haifa. We stayed in this apartment.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880169.LNLJF0Wo.jpg) Orna and Moshe's beautiful apartment on Mt. Carmel in Haifa. We stayed in this apartment. |
![Moshe and Orna's beautiful apartment on Mt. Carmel in Haifa. We stayed in this apartment.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880168.GX5vnTHG.jpg) Moshe and Orna's beautiful apartment on Mt. Carmel in Haifa. We stayed in this apartment. |
![Moshe & Orna's apartment - our bedroom with reinforced window (seen here) & reinforced door to protect from rocket attacks.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886024.AuRhAfuw.jpg) Moshe & Orna's apartment - "our" bedroom with reinforced window (seen here) & reinforced door to protect from rocket attacks. |
![The Baha'i Gardens in Haifa: The international headquarters of the Baha'i faith is here.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880123.UgSjoLJX.jpg) The Baha'i Gardens in Haifa: The international headquarters of the Baha'i faith is here. |
![Judy and Richard in the Baha’i Gardens in Haifa. Haifa and the Mediterranean Sea are in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880126.yt0d0KBT.jpg) Judy and Richard in the Baha’i Gardens in Haifa. Haifa and the Mediterranean Sea are in the background. |
![The Baha’i Gardens. Haifa and the Mediterranean Sea (Bay of Haifa) are in the background](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880124.yrAcySWl.jpg) The Baha’i Gardens. Haifa and the Mediterranean Sea (Bay of Haifa) are in the background |
![Judy and Richard in the Baha’i Gardens in Haifa. Haifa and the Mediterranean Sea are in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880127.RvjZHq7I.jpg) Judy and Richard in the Baha’i Gardens in Haifa. Haifa and the Mediterranean Sea are in the background. |
![The Baha’i Gardens in Haifa. Haifa and the Mediterranean Sea are in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880125.ee6dni1k.jpg) The Baha’i Gardens in Haifa. Haifa and the Mediterranean Sea are in the background. |
![Judy and Orna in the Baha’i Gardens in Haifa. Haifa and the Mediterranean Sea are in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880128.lnCr6im0.jpg) Judy and Orna in the Baha’i Gardens in Haifa. Haifa and the Mediterranean Sea are in the background. |
![Judy, Orna & Richard - at the lower part of the Baha’i Gardens in Haifa.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880131.LFPrkGBR.jpg) Judy, Orna & Richard - at the lower part of the Baha’i Gardens in Haifa. |
![Akko - the old city - population is 95% Arab. Our first immersion into the old world of Israel.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880133.VlrEeYpB.jpg) Akko - the old city - population is 95% Arab. Our first immersion into the old world of Israel. |
![The clock tower in the old city of Akko - population is 95% Arab. Our first immersion into the old world of Israel.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880142.SL7zdTT8.jpg) The clock tower in the old city of Akko - population is 95% Arab. Our first immersion into the old world of Israel. |
![Akko - the old city - population is 95% Arab. Our first immersion into the old world of Israel.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880134.eGCjeh7m.jpg) Akko - the old city - population is 95% Arab. Our first immersion into the old world of Israel. |
![Akko - the old city - population is 95% Arab. A narrow street next to the sea wall which surrounds the city.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880136.pqLMo251.jpg) Akko - the old city - population is 95% Arab. A narrow street next to the sea wall which surrounds the city. |
![Akko - the old city - population is 95% Arab. Orna, Moshe and a little bit of Judy are seen to the left.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880139.MxxDCNfX.jpg) Akko - the old city - population is 95% Arab. Orna, Moshe and a little bit of Judy are seen to the left. |
![We had dinner here - outdoors at the Abu Christo Restaurant in the old city of Akko next to the Mediterranean Sea.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880144.HE2oUGVL.jpg) We had dinner here - outdoors at the Abu Christo Restaurant in the old city of Akko next to the Mediterranean Sea. |
![Orna, Moshe, Judy & Richard: Dinner outdoors - Abu Christo Restaurant in the old city of Akko next to the Mediterranean Sea.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880147.ucY4GU7k.jpg) Orna, Moshe, Judy & Richard: Dinner outdoors - Abu Christo Restaurant in the old city of Akko next to the Mediterranean Sea. |
![Judy calling home via Skype using the netbook we brought from home.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880287.pCnqbSG5.jpg) Judy calling home via Skype using the netbook we brought from home. |
![The Israeli coast from Rosh Hanikra looking south along the Mediterranean Sea - at the Lebanese border.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880148.W24E3G3N.jpg) The Israeli coast from Rosh Hanikra looking south along the Mediterranean Sea - at the Lebanese border. |
![Rosh Hanikra: The station to take the cable car down to view the sea grottoes - at the Lebanese border.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880149.5YilmZSh.jpg) Rosh Hanikra: The station to take the cable car down to view the sea grottoes - at the Lebanese border. |
![Rosh Hanikra: Judy with two Israeli soldiers in a tunnel built by the British during WWII - at the Lebanese border.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880158.H12trTSZ.jpg) Rosh Hanikra: Judy with two Israeli soldiers in a tunnel built by the British during WWII - at the Lebanese border. |
![Cable car and lower cable station at Rosh Hanikra - at the Lebanese border.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880156.bsVcgFhb.jpg) Cable car and lower cable station at Rosh Hanikra - at the Lebanese border. |
![A sea grotto at Rosh Hanikra - at the Lebanese border.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880151.nTRWpdR7.jpg) A sea grotto at Rosh Hanikra - at the Lebanese border. |
![Rock formation carved out by the sea at Rosh Hanikra - at the Lebanese border.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880152.ncA16FGz.jpg) Rock formation carved out by the sea at Rosh Hanikra - at the Lebanese border. |
![Judy and Richard at Rosh Hanikra - at the Lebanese border marked by the buoys in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880161.0AprrhcA.jpg) Judy and Richard at Rosh Hanikra - at the Lebanese border marked by the buoys in the background. |
![Judy and Orna at Rosh Hanikra - at the Lebanese border marked by the buoys in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880160.ZOrbCPSE.jpg) Judy and Orna at Rosh Hanikra - at the Lebanese border marked by the buoys in the background. |
![Isfiya: A Druze (Arab) village on Mt. Carmel.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880162.0EuoaW4o.jpg) Isfiya: A Druze (Arab) village on Mt. Carmel. |
![A store in Isfiya - a Druze (Arab) village on Mt. Carmel.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880163.MrRiDKUO.jpg) A store in Isfiya - a Druze (Arab) village on Mt. Carmel. |
![The main street of Isfiya - a Druze (Arab) village on Mt. Carmel. The signs in Arabic and Hebrew were of no help to us. :-)](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880164.bYvfKcQ3.jpg) The main street of Isfiya - a Druze (Arab) village on Mt. Carmel. The signs in Arabic and Hebrew were of no help to us. :-) |
![Judy, Orna & Moshe having lunch in Isfiya - a Druze (Arab) village on Mt. Carmel.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880165.c3Nx9oT0.jpg) Judy, Orna & Moshe having lunch in Isfiya - a Druze (Arab) village on Mt. Carmel. |
![Judy at Camel (not Carmel) Beach on the Mediterranean Sea in Haifa.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880170.7peIXpuZ.jpg) Judy at Camel (not Carmel) Beach on the Mediterranean Sea in Haifa. |
![Judy (with big hat) sitting in a lounge/restaurant at Camel Beach in Haifa - she was ready for a drink.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880171.HPjEj97q.jpg) Judy (with big hat) sitting in a lounge/restaurant at Camel Beach in Haifa - she was ready for a drink. |
![Judy next to the Mediterranean Sea on Camel Beach in Haifa.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886042.0ixQ5kqY.jpg) Judy next to the Mediterranean Sea on Camel Beach in Haifa. |
![Judy next to the Mediterranean Sea on Camel Beach in Haifa.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880172.3r9Mf293.jpg) Judy next to the Mediterranean Sea on Camel Beach in Haifa. |
![Hadar: An old neighborhood in Haifa](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880178.MkRxBT7C.jpg) Hadar: An old neighborhood in Haifa |
![Main intersection in Hadar in Haifa. McDee's is everywhere :-)](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880174.34UDX9RB.jpg) Main intersection in Hadar in Haifa. McDee's is everywhere :-) |
![Hadar in Haifa: Main shopping area - looks like it could be in any city anywhere, except for the signs :-)](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880175.OzkLVcia.jpg) Hadar in Haifa: Main shopping area - looks like it could be in any city anywhere, except for the signs :-) |
![Lunch with Orna, Moshe and Oren on the patio of their apartment on Mt. Carmel in Haifa.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880179.9nwAXJUs.jpg) Lunch with Orna, Moshe and Oren on the patio of their apartment on Mt. Carmel in Haifa. |
![Caesarea: City wall and moat built by the Crusaders.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880180.UmIIrNBi.jpg) Caesarea: City wall and moat built by the Crusaders. |
![Caesarea: Partially reconstructed vaulted gatehouse (Gothic) built by the Crusaders.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880181.zwXhv2Bj.jpg) Caesarea: Partially reconstructed vaulted gatehouse (Gothic) built by the Crusaders. |
![Caesarea: Partially reconstructed vaulted gatehouse (Gothic) built by the Crusaders.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880182.lefV53xE.jpg) Caesarea: Partially reconstructed vaulted gatehouse (Gothic) built by the Crusaders. |
![Caesarea: Judy near the ruins of a structure built by the Crusaders.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880183.9pyFmKhA.jpg) Caesarea: Judy near the ruins of a structure built by the Crusaders. |
![Caesarea: Ruins of a structure built by the Crusaders - perhaps it was a podium.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880184.tCtJVjJS.jpg) Caesarea: Ruins of a structure built by the Crusaders - perhaps it was a podium. |
![Caesarea: Ruins of a strucure built by the Crusaders.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880185.YqnpO5y0.jpg) Caesarea: Ruins of a strucure built by the Crusaders. |
![Caesarea: Ruins of a structure built by the Crusaders - perhaps a hearth.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880186.0C569J1u.jpg) Caesarea: Ruins of a structure built by the Crusaders - perhaps a hearth. |
![An Arab village: Several mosques and minarets are visible. We drove through this village.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130992402.lOxof6DK.jpg) An Arab village: Several mosques and minarets are visible. We drove through this village. |
![Entering an Arab village to reach a road higher on the mountain in Upper Galilee seen in the photo.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880188.RrvdQjsF.jpg) Entering an Arab village to reach a road higher on the mountain in Upper Galilee seen in the photo. |
![We drove up this narrow street in this Arab village to reach a road on the mountain above it.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880194.heJtKE66.jpg) We drove up this narrow street in this Arab village to reach a road on the mountain above it. |
![We drove up this narrow street in this Arab village to reach a road on the mountain above it.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880191.2ZWNU6wh.jpg) We drove up this narrow street in this Arab village to reach a road on the mountain above it. |
![We had just driven through the Arab Village shown in this photo to reach the road above it.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880196.KhHbybvO.jpg) We had just driven through the Arab Village shown in this photo to reach the road above it. |
![Hula Valley - photo from the Naftali Mountains. Golan Heights - in the background on the other side of the Valley to the east](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880197.in37SS2C.jpg) Hula Valley - photo from the Naftali Mountains. Golan Heights - in the background on the other side of the Valley to the east |
![Judy and Richard in the Neftali Mountains overlooking the Hula Valley with the Golan Heights across the Valley in the background](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880198.6xODPzpb.jpg) Judy and Richard in the Neftali Mountains overlooking the Hula Valley with the Golan Heights across the Valley in the background |
![Moshe & Richard in the Neftali Mountains overlooking the Hula Valley with the Golan Heights across the Valley in the background](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880199.JJrWBiV9.jpg) Moshe & Richard in the Neftali Mountains overlooking the Hula Valley with the Golan Heights across the Valley in the background |
![View from the Hula Valley looking toward the Golan Heights. Mt. Hermon is in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880200.Y7N7W6og.jpg) View from the Hula Valley looking toward the Golan Heights. Mt. Hermon is in the background. |
![On the eastern side of the Hula Valley approaching the Golan Heights, with Mt. Hermon in the background](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880201.nS3sKe6b.jpg) On the eastern side of the Hula Valley approaching the Golan Heights, with Mt. Hermon in the background |
![In the Golan Heights near a military checkpoint to enter Syria](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880203.llRc7gDv.jpg) In the Golan Heights near a military checkpoint to enter Syria |
![Banias: Site of artifacts of Roman temples and the Banias Spring, a source of water for the Jordan River](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/131378284.vOmQrTgz.jpg) Banias: Site of artifacts of Roman temples and the Banias Spring, a source of water for the Jordan River |
![Banias Cave: Judy near the cave that may have been part of the Temple of Augustus built by King Herod around 20 b.c.e.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880207.CTXHiBkg.jpg) Banias Cave: Judy near the cave that may have been part of the Temple of Augustus built by King Herod around 20 b.c.e. |
![Banias Cave & niches carved out by Romans: Niches part of a courtyard dedicated to the worship of Pan.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880212.N2JKBXnz.jpg) Banias Cave & niches carved out by Romans: Niches part of a courtyard dedicated to the worship of Pan. |
![Banias: Closeup of niches carved out by Romans – niches part of a courtyard dedicated to the worship of Pan.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880211.AxISwvMd.jpg) Banias: Closeup of niches carved out by Romans – niches part of a courtyard dedicated to the worship of Pan. |
![Banias: Judy on the ruins of the Goat Temple. Behind her: Nemesis Courtyard, Temples of Zeus & Pan, and the cave.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880213.YwzbP8f1.jpg) Banias: Judy on the ruins of the Goat Temple. Behind her: Nemesis Courtyard, Temples of Zeus & Pan, and the cave. |
![Banias: Re-creation of how the ruins seen in the last few photos looked in Roman times](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880210.lU6syb5q.jpg) Banias: Re-creation of how the ruins seen in the last few photos looked in Roman times |
![Banias: Artifacts from Roman Palace of Agrippas built nearby – piece in foreground is decorated altar with basin on top.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880204.Zh6HvuN1.jpg) Banias: Artifacts from Roman Palace of Agrippas built nearby – piece in foreground is decorated altar with basin on top. |
![Banias: Richard using a device (by walking in a circle) to make letters, numbers and symbols in the sand.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880214.eYhNAYkq.jpg) Banias: Richard using a device (by walking in a circle) to make letters, numbers and symbols in the sand. |
![Judy at the Banias Spring - one of the principal sources of water for the Jordan River.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880215.2XjKnGKI.jpg) Judy at the Banias Spring - one of the principal sources of water for the Jordan River. |
![The Banias Spring - one of the principal sources of water for the Jordan River.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880205.IMdXl2uf.jpg) The Banias Spring - one of the principal sources of water for the Jordan River. |
![Nimrod Castle/Fortress: In 1129 c.e., the Crusaders transformed an Arab fortress into this castle/fortress.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880217.HP0JdzZZ.jpg) Nimrod Castle/Fortress: In 1129 c.e., the Crusaders transformed an Arab fortress into this castle/fortress. |
![Moshe purchasing apples and Judy purchasing home-made jelly from a Druze Arab on the side of the road in the Golan Heights](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880220.8E1L1B2w.jpg) Moshe purchasing apples and Judy purchasing home-made jelly from a Druze Arab on the side of the road in the Golan Heights |
![Fenced-in area in the Golan Heights overlooking the Hula Valley: A military position used by Syria in Syrian/Israeli wars](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880219.L2057XLn.jpg) Fenced-in area in the Golan Heights overlooking the Hula Valley: A military position used by Syria in Syrian/Israeli wars |
![Moshe and Judy: We had dinner here at the Kibbutz Merom Golan in the Golan Heights.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880221.ofjnX42L.jpg) Moshe and Judy: We had dinner here at the Kibbutz Merom Golan in the Golan Heights. |
![Judy at the Kibbutz Merom Golan in the Golan Heights. We had dinner here.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880222.jWNvcrnJ.jpg) Judy at the Kibbutz Merom Golan in the Golan Heights. We had dinner here. |
![Vacation bungalows at the Kibbutz Merom Golan in the Golan Heights.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880223.x1IGWytP.jpg) Vacation bungalows at the Kibbutz Merom Golan in the Golan Heights. |
![Back road leading to Syria - between two elevated areas - off of a main road - in the Golan Heights](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880224.BwjizpmI.jpg) Back road leading to Syria - between two elevated areas - off of a main road - in the Golan Heights |
![Minefield warning sign next to a road in the Golan Heights. Mines were deployed by the Syrian army and some remain active.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880225.77Ny1Yki.jpg) Minefield warning sign next to a road in the Golan Heights. Mines were deployed by the Syrian army and some remain active. |
![The Jordan River - seen as we were traveling south from the Golan Heights](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880227.ajJNGDGo.jpg) The Jordan River - seen as we were traveling south from the Golan Heights |
![Moshe took us on this back road so we could view the Jordan River. Sea of Galilee is in the background (to the left).](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880231.LBV4NXmt.jpg) Moshe took us on this back road so we could view the Jordan River. Sea of Galilee is in the background (to the left). |
![The Jordan River - seen as we were traveling south from the Golan Heights](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880228.VQcmUwmt.jpg) The Jordan River - seen as we were traveling south from the Golan Heights |
![The Jordan River - seen as we were traveling south from the Golan Heights. The Sea of Galilee is in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/132176102.PhcToGKN.jpg) The Jordan River - seen as we were traveling south from the Golan Heights. The Sea of Galilee is in the background. |
![Moshe waits patiently in his car on a back road as Richard takes one more photo of the Jordan River. :-)](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880230.ItabwpX0.jpg) Moshe waits patiently in his car on a back road as Richard takes one more photo of the Jordan River. :-) |
![Volcanic rock on a back road next to the Jordan River and close to the Sea of Galilee.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880233.l5Zxio3P.jpg) Volcanic rock on a back road next to the Jordan River and close to the Sea of Galilee. |
![The Sea of Galilee with mountains in Jordan in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880232.7FoJdL8f.jpg) The Sea of Galilee with mountains in Jordan in the background. |
![Judy at the Sea of Galilee with mountains in Jordan in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886004.fo0wvyTr.jpg) Judy at the Sea of Galilee with mountains in Jordan in the background. |
![The Sea of Galilee with mountains in Jordan (to the left) in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886005.ykNRuu48.jpg) The Sea of Galilee with mountains in Jordan (to the left) in the background. |
![Judy at the Sea of Galilee with mountains in Jordan in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886003.jaqic7Wy.jpg) Judy at the Sea of Galilee with mountains in Jordan in the background. |
![The Sea of Galilee](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/132176347.L39Fc5Oy.jpg) The Sea of Galilee |
![The Church of the Beatitudes next to the Sea of Galilee. Jesus' Sermon on the Mount was here.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886010.Gs1BAmzM.jpg) The Church of the Beatitudes next to the Sea of Galilee. Jesus' Sermon on the Mount was here. |
![The interior of the Church of the Beatitudes - next to the Sea of Galilee](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886008.cT6RZSYy.jpg) The interior of the Church of the Beatitudes - next to the Sea of Galilee |
![Approaching the Old City in Jerusalem. The wall surrounding the Old City is seen.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880235.sSOzlNr0.jpg) Approaching the Old City in Jerusalem. The wall surrounding the Old City is seen. |
![An area of Jerusalem next to the Old City - upscale and very expensive to live there](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880237.TOL6Zlje.jpg) An area of Jerusalem next to the Old City - upscale and very expensive to live there |
![Jerusalem: Wall surrounding the Old City. It was built by the Turks in the mid 1500’s.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880239.nlIXBXpO.jpg) Jerusalem: Wall surrounding the Old City. It was built by the Turks in the mid 1500’s. |
![Jerusalem: David Street just inside the Jaffa Gate of the Old City. Photo from the top of the Old City Wall.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880242.pfU6L94b.jpg) Jerusalem: David Street just inside the Jaffa Gate of the Old City. Photo from the top of the Old City Wall. |
![Jerusalem: Judy on the wall surrounding the Christian Quarter of the Old City.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880251.4HNA2oRb.jpg) Jerusalem: Judy on the wall surrounding the Christian Quarter of the Old City. |
![Jerusalem: The wall surrounding the Christian Quarter of the Old City.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880247.lcx89SjK.jpg) Jerusalem: The wall surrounding the Christian Quarter of the Old City. |
![Modern Jerusalem: Shown is the central hub for rail transportation - photo from the top of the Old City wall](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880252.TN9DWz4i.jpg) Modern Jerusalem: Shown is the central hub for rail transportation - photo from the top of the Old City wall |
![Jerusalem: Moshe & Orna on the wall surrounding the Christian Quarter of the Old City.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880250.WeVjDQCA.jpg) Jerusalem: Moshe & Orna on the wall surrounding the Christian Quarter of the Old City. |
![The Old City Wall and an area of Jerusalem outside the Wall.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880253.dr23nxeH.jpg) The Old City Wall and an area of Jerusalem outside the Wall. |
![Jerusalem: Moshe & Orna on the stairs of the wall surrounding the Christian Quarter of the Old City.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880256.xExJojxS.jpg) Jerusalem: Moshe & Orna on the stairs of the wall surrounding the Christian Quarter of the Old City. |
![Jerusalem: A schoolyard beside the City Wall in the Christian Quarter of the Old City. Photo taken from the City Wall.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880257.GPMqdnau.jpg) Jerusalem: A schoolyard beside the City Wall in the Christian Quarter of the Old City. Photo taken from the City Wall. |
![Jerusalem: Judy (bottom) on the wall surrounding the Christian Quarter of the Old City.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880258.pSvPdVLG.jpg) Jerusalem: Judy (bottom) on the wall surrounding the Christian Quarter of the Old City. |
![Jerusalem: Rooftops in the Christian Quarter of the Old City.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880260.bXixUZGT.jpg) Jerusalem: Rooftops in the Christian Quarter of the Old City. |
![Muslim Quarter of the Old City: From the top of the Old City Wall. Also seen - Dome of the Rock and the Mount of Olives](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880261.j0WbuLe9.jpg) Muslim Quarter of the Old City: From the top of the Old City Wall. Also seen - Dome of the Rock and the Mount of Olives |
![Jerusalem: The Muslim Quarter of the Old City as seen from the top of the Old City wall.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880262.IK7OaVyk.jpg) Jerusalem: The Muslim Quarter of the Old City as seen from the top of the Old City wall. |
![Jerusalem: Outdoor Arab market in Muslim Quarter of the Old City after we descended from the Old City Wall at the Damascus Gate.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880265.pcAS8rW8.jpg) Jerusalem: Outdoor Arab market in Muslim Quarter of the Old City after we descended from the Old City Wall at the Damascus Gate. |
![Jerusalem: An indoor Arab market in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880267.Z7eJd9yX.jpg) Jerusalem: An indoor Arab market in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City. |
![Jerusalem: Judy shopping in an indoor Arab market in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880268.yZXCEYg3.jpg) Jerusalem: Judy shopping in an indoor Arab market in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City. |
![Jerusalem: Judy observing a tailor in an indoor Arab market in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880269.tqUdOu87.jpg) Jerusalem: Judy observing a tailor in an indoor Arab market in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City. |
![Jerusalem: The Old City - Round plaque on the stone wall (where Jesus fell) is part of the Via Dolorosa.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880270.QDZKu8A2.jpg) Jerusalem: The Old City - Round plaque on the stone wall (where Jesus fell) is part of the Via Dolorosa. |
![Jerusalem: The Old City – Courtyard leading to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880271.po23yzVh.jpg) Jerusalem: The Old City – Courtyard leading to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. |
![Jerusalem: The Old City – Courtyard with a dome that is on top of the Crypt of St. Helena, built by the Crusaders.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880273.nxjOmKZx.jpg) Jerusalem: The Old City – Courtyard with a dome that is on top of the Crypt of St. Helena, built by the Crusaders. |
![Jerusalem: The Old City – Entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher – the most sacred Christian place in Jerusalem.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880274.N58XdTTM.jpg) Jerusalem: The Old City – Entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher – the most sacred Christian place in Jerusalem. |
![Jerusalem: Old City – Judy, Moshe & Orna bought a drink called Sahlab at an Arab stand in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880275.dsR47iUC.jpg) Jerusalem: Old City – Judy, Moshe & Orna bought a drink called Sahlab at an Arab stand in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City. |
![Jerusalem: The Old City – The Jewish Quarter](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/132176163.0grVUi0A.jpg) Jerusalem: The Old City – The Jewish Quarter |
![Jerusalem: The Old City – The Jewish Quarter. The Mount of Olives is in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880277.fjwKETXx.jpg) Jerusalem: The Old City – The Jewish Quarter. The Mount of Olives is in the background. |
![Jerusalem: The Jewish Quarter – The Western Wall to the left of the excavation site - behind it the Dome of the Rock (gold).](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880278.S3q6eVAz.jpg) Jerusalem: The Jewish Quarter – The Western Wall to the left of the excavation site - behind it the Dome of the Rock (gold). |
![Jerusalem: The Jewish Quarter – The Western Wall to the left of the excavation site - behind it the Dome of the Rock (gold).](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880279.qC6UfUgc.jpg) Jerusalem: The Jewish Quarter – The Western Wall to the left of the excavation site - behind it the Dome of the Rock (gold). |
![Jerusalem: Old City - The Jewish Quarter – The Western Wall to the left of the excavation site.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/132176216.NTsDugwf.jpg) Jerusalem: Old City - The Jewish Quarter – The Western Wall to the left of the excavation site. |
![Jerusalem: Old City – Judy, Orna and Moshe - lunch at an Arab restaurant in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880281.oaWtmAGS.jpg) Jerusalem: Old City – Judy, Orna and Moshe - lunch at an Arab restaurant in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City. |
![A wall separating Israel from the West Bank.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880283.PjluXkzy.jpg) A wall separating Israel from the West Bank. |
![Judy checking her email using the netbook we brought from home.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880286.xuxqGxNs.jpg) Judy checking her email using the netbook we brought from home. |
![Nazareth: Judy - behind her is the Basilica of the Annunciation. Gabriel's announcement to Mary occurred here.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880298.cvUVIfmn.jpg) Nazareth: Judy - behind her is the Basilica of the Annunciation. Gabriel's announcement to Mary occurred here. |
![Nazareth: The front of the Basilica of the Annunciation. Gabriel's announcement to Mary occurred here.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880288.5XyEz1PO.jpg) Nazareth: The front of the Basilica of the Annunciation. Gabriel's announcement to Mary occurred here. |
![Nazareth: The lower church of the Basilica of the Annunciation. Gabriel's announcement to Mary occurred here.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880289.xGkyVPti.jpg) Nazareth: The lower church of the Basilica of the Annunciation. Gabriel's announcement to Mary occurred here. |
![Nazareth: The grotto in the lower church of the Basilica of the Annunciation. Gabriel's announcement to Mary occurred here.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880290.YciLceEL.jpg) Nazareth: The grotto in the lower church of the Basilica of the Annunciation. Gabriel's announcement to Mary occurred here. |
![Nazareth: The Basilica of the Annunciation: Priest blessing people as they leave the lower church where the grotto is located.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880291.1XPGGmcz.jpg) Nazareth: The Basilica of the Annunciation: Priest blessing people as they leave the lower church where the grotto is located. |
![Nazareth: The upper church of the Basilica of the Annunciation - parish for Nazareth's Roman Catholics.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880292.OAIx9QZe.jpg) Nazareth: The upper church of the Basilica of the Annunciation - parish for Nazareth's Roman Catholics. |
![Nazareth: Judy in front of the stained glass windows in the upper church of the Basilica of the Annunciation](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880293.KrPRpMhI.jpg) Nazareth: Judy in front of the stained glass windows in the upper church of the Basilica of the Annunciation |
![Nazareth: Basement of the Church of St. Joseph - home of Joseph the Carpenter](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880294.6L1YKsOH.jpg) Nazareth: Basement of the Church of St. Joseph - home of Joseph the Carpenter |
![Nazareth: Church of St. Joseph - the main worship area of the church](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880297.59cCQi3V.jpg) Nazareth: Church of St. Joseph - the main worship area of the church |
![Street sign in Nazareth indicating how to get to different cities, towns and roads. Sign is in Hebrew, Arabic and English](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880301.Ggkbo4Cn.jpg) Street sign in Nazareth indicating how to get to different cities, towns and roads. Sign is in Hebrew, Arabic and English |
![Photo of Nazareth - from our car as we were leaving the city.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880302.YLNFcyJF.jpg) Photo of Nazareth - from our car as we were leaving the city. |
![Zippori: The countryside around Zippori (called Sepphoris in Roman times).](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880303.QUiRu4Bb.jpg) Zippori: The countryside around Zippori (called Sepphoris in Roman times). |
![Judy next to an olive tree in the Zippori National Park.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880304.ZEEuJviw.jpg) Judy next to an olive tree in the Zippori National Park. |
![Zippori: Synagogue built in the 5th century c.e. – with a mosaic floor.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880309.3nLbRjg9.jpg) Zippori: Synagogue built in the 5th century c.e. – with a mosaic floor. |
![Zippori: Depiction of how the synagogue in the previous photo, built in the 5th century c.e., looked in those days.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880307.JFHr9Gjx.jpg) Zippori: Depiction of how the synagogue in the previous photo, built in the 5th century c.e., looked in those days. |
![Zippori: Mosaics on the floor of a synagogue built in the 5th century c.e. seen in the previous two photos.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880305.rGv1vLav.jpg) Zippori: Mosaics on the floor of a synagogue built in the 5th century c.e. seen in the previous two photos. |
![Zippori: Mosaics on the floor of a synagogue built in the 5th century c.e. seen in previous photos.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880306.DPjIIRbt.jpg) Zippori: Mosaics on the floor of a synagogue built in the 5th century c.e. seen in previous photos. |
![Zippori: In the foreground is a public Roman building (1st to 4th centuries c.e.) containing Zippori’s market (agora).](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880310.MJteJNv4.jpg) Zippori: In the foreground is a public Roman building (1st to 4th centuries c.e.) containing Zippori’s market (agora). |
![Zippori: The Fortress – built by the Crusaders (1095-1291 c.e.) on the remains of an earlier structure.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880311.6iqja9iy.jpg) Zippori: The Fortress – built by the Crusaders (1095-1291 c.e.) on the remains of an earlier structure. |
![Zippori: Judy on top of the Fortress - built by the Crusaders (1095-1291 c.e.) on the remains of an earlier structure.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880312.bZuBb7XW.jpg) Zippori: Judy on top of the Fortress - built by the Crusaders (1095-1291 c.e.) on the remains of an earlier structure. |
![Entrance to the necropolis of the ancient city of Bet She’arim. Burial caves are on the limestone hill to the left.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885982.4ajYeee6.jpg) Entrance to the necropolis of the ancient city of Bet She’arim. Burial caves are on the limestone hill to the left. |
![Bet She’arim: Burial Cave of Itzak Zaira, son of Shimon - in the necropolis. Hole above the entrance - how robbers entered.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880313.h2wpOJnJ.jpg) Bet She’arim: Burial Cave of Itzak Zaira, son of Shimon - in the necropolis. Hole above the entrance - how robbers entered. |
![Bet She’arim: Entrance to the burial Cave of the Head of the Sidonian Synagogue in the necropolis.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880314.imUPoI7C.jpg) Bet She’arim: Entrance to the burial Cave of the Head of the Sidonian Synagogue in the necropolis. |
![Bet She’arim: Entrance to the burial Cave of the Lone Sarcophagus, with a courtyard - in the necropolis.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880319.fCShhzBB.jpg) Bet She’arim: Entrance to the burial Cave of the Lone Sarcophagus, with a courtyard - in the necropolis. |
![Bet She’arim: Judy in the entrance to the burial Cave of the Lone Sarcophagus, with a courtyard - in the necropolis.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880320.ERE5ikNV.jpg) Bet She’arim: Judy in the entrance to the burial Cave of the Lone Sarcophagus, with a courtyard - in the necropolis. |
![Bet She’arim: Benches around a courtyard in the necropolis of the ancient city of Bet She’arim. Served as a meeting place.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880317.fM9ReVoV.jpg) Bet She’arim: Benches around a courtyard in the necropolis of the ancient city of Bet She’arim. Served as a meeting place. |
![Bet She’arim: Judy looking into the burial Cave of Rabbi Yehuda Hanassi, with a courtyard - in the necropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880321.z8OaCV6F.jpg) Bet She’arim: Judy looking into the burial Cave of Rabbi Yehuda Hanassi, with a courtyard - in the necropolis |
![Bet She’arim: Judy in front of the burial Cave of the Coffins with a courtyard - in the necropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130880322.eSwkTG8G.jpg) Bet She’arim: Judy in front of the burial Cave of the Coffins with a courtyard - in the necropolis |
![Bet She’arim: The burial Cave of the Coffins, with a courtyard - in the necropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885975.71CTEYNF.jpg) Bet She’arim: The burial Cave of the Coffins, with a courtyard - in the necropolis |
![Bet She’arim: The catacombs of the Cave of the Coffins in the necropolis of the ancient city of Bet She’arim.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885976.mT3DNM6f.jpg) Bet She’arim: The catacombs of the Cave of the Coffins in the necropolis of the ancient city of Bet She’arim. |
![Bet She’arim: A sarcophagus in the catacombs of the Cave of the Coffins in the necropolis of the ancient city of Bet She’arim.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885977.4VJRvrA4.jpg) Bet She’arim: A sarcophagus in the catacombs of the Cave of the Coffins in the necropolis of the ancient city of Bet She’arim. |
![Bet She’arim: Sarcophagus with a carved pair of lions & other decorations - in the catacombs of the Cave of the Coffins.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885978.nNN0xfdn.jpg) Bet She’arim: Sarcophagus with a carved pair of lions & other decorations - in the catacombs of the Cave of the Coffins. |
![Bet She’arim: A passageway in the catacombs of the Cave of the Coffins in the necropolis of the ancient city of Bet She’arim.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885981.SJpP3Iq5.jpg) Bet She’arim: A passageway in the catacombs of the Cave of the Coffins in the necropolis of the ancient city of Bet She’arim. |
![Bet She’arim: Sarcophagus with a carved bird & another animal - in the catacombs of the Cave of the Coffins in the necropolis.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885979.XyuOsMts.jpg) Bet She’arim: Sarcophagus with a carved bird & another animal - in the catacombs of the Cave of the Coffins in the necropolis. |
![Bet She’arim: Carved menorah (universal symbol of Judaism) - in the catacombs of the Cave of the Coffins in the necropolis.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885980.xuP5fNiR.jpg) Bet She’arim: Carved menorah (universal symbol of Judaism) - in the catacombs of the Cave of the Coffins in the necropolis. |
![Richard in Tzfat](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885985.AaAScWMm.jpg) Richard in Tzfat |
![Passageway in Tzfat](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885989.qNUbYM0a.jpg) Passageway in Tzfat |
![Residents of Tzfat](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885986.g50FbuIn.jpg) Residents of Tzfat |
![Jerusalem Street – main street in Tzfat. We had coffee in the outdoor café on the right – see next photo.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885991.EXWjECwh.jpg) Jerusalem Street – main street in Tzfat. We had coffee in the outdoor café on the right – see next photo. |
![Tzfat: Judy and I had coffee in this outdoor café on Jerusalem Street - seen on the right in the previous photo.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885992.aLgkb609.jpg) Tzfat: Judy and I had coffee in this outdoor café on Jerusalem Street - seen on the right in the previous photo. |
![Tzfat](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885993.8xruVIaP.jpg) Tzfat |
![Tzfat: Wall surrounding the Citadel at the top of the town - largest Crusader castle/fort in the Middle East.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885994.psDWo8lI.jpg) Tzfat: Wall surrounding the Citadel at the top of the town - largest Crusader castle/fort in the Middle East. |
![Judy on Jerusalem Street, the main street in Tzfat.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885995.PRYUfttb.jpg) Judy on Jerusalem Street, the main street in Tzfat. |
![Tzfat](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885996.QEHnGiU8.jpg) Tzfat |
![The Artists’ Quarter in Tzfat.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885997.ppXvgcIK.jpg) The Artists’ Quarter in Tzfat. |
![Judy holding a print we purchased in this shop in the Artists’ Quarter in Tzfat.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885998.vSuQNYLJ.jpg) Judy holding a print we purchased in this shop in the Artists’ Quarter in Tzfat. |
![Husband of Sheva Chaya Shaiman and their child in front of their shop in the Artists’ Quarter in Tzfat.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130885999.RUc5jiPc.jpg) Husband of Sheva Chaya Shaiman and their child in front of their shop in the Artists’ Quarter in Tzfat. |
![The Artists’ Quarter in Tzfat.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886002.H6KjgLdz.jpg) The Artists’ Quarter in Tzfat. |
![Judy in the indoor market of the Jewish Quarter in Tzfat.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886001.7tRZwYjX.jpg) Judy in the indoor market of the Jewish Quarter in Tzfat. |
![Moshe and his grandchild in Moshe and Orna's apartment on Mt. Carmel in Haifa.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886012.Pg3AnGBM.jpg) Moshe and his grandchild in Moshe and Orna's apartment on Mt. Carmel in Haifa. |
![Judy and Orna in Ein Hod which is a communal settlement of artists and craftspeople.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886025.Reub9fAA.jpg) Judy and Orna in Ein Hod which is a communal settlement of artists and craftspeople. |
![Passageway in Ein Hod which is a communal settlement of artists and craftspeople.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886026.sINEh8MM.jpg) Passageway in Ein Hod which is a communal settlement of artists and craftspeople. |
![Judy and Orna in Ein Hod which is a communal settlement of artists and craftspeople.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886027.JUcnOocW.jpg) Judy and Orna in Ein Hod which is a communal settlement of artists and craftspeople. |
![Passageway in Ein Hod which is a communal settlement of artists and craftspeople.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886028.gXUUecZm.jpg) Passageway in Ein Hod which is a communal settlement of artists and craftspeople. |
![Judy and Richard in Ein Hod which is a communal settlement of artists and craftspeople. Mediterranean Sea is in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886032.7XRlgsQ0.jpg) Judy and Richard in Ein Hod which is a communal settlement of artists and craftspeople. Mediterranean Sea is in the background. |
![A residence in Ein Hod which is a communal settlement of artists and craftspeople.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886029.XKTXKFvH.jpg) A residence in Ein Hod which is a communal settlement of artists and craftspeople. |
![Judy and Orna in Ein Hod whcih is a communal settlement of artists and craftpeople. Mediterranean Sea is in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886033.HT9Gev2f.jpg) Judy and Orna in Ein Hod whcih is a communal settlement of artists and craftpeople. Mediterranean Sea is in the background. |
![Judy and Richard in Ein Hood which is a communal settlement of artists and craftpeople.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886031.9leHFn1i.jpg) Judy and Richard in Ein Hood which is a communal settlement of artists and craftpeople. |
![The busy main street of Daliat-El-Carmel on Mt. Carmel - a Druze (Arab) village. We shopped at the busy market here.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886035.YURIYIqt.jpg) The busy main street of Daliat-El-Carmel on Mt. Carmel - a Druze (Arab) village. We shopped at the busy market here. |
![Orna in Daliat-El-Carmel on Mt. Carmel - a Druze (Arab) village. We shopped at the busy market here.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886036.ELQZQuoB.jpg) Orna in Daliat-El-Carmel on Mt. Carmel - a Druze (Arab) village. We shopped at the busy market here. |
![Orna and Judy in Daliat-El-Carmel on Mt. Carmel - a Druze (Arab) village. We shopped at the busy market here.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886037.82C1CjAg.jpg) Orna and Judy in Daliat-El-Carmel on Mt. Carmel - a Druze (Arab) village. We shopped at the busy market here. |
![The port area of Haifa and the Mediterranean Sea from the Observation Tower at the University of Haifa](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886041.6knh30lS.jpg) The port area of Haifa and the Mediterranean Sea from the Observation Tower at the University of Haifa |
![A wall separating Israel from the West Bank - seen while driving south of Jersualem toward Masada.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886044.gzLWjpou.jpg) A wall separating Israel from the West Bank - seen while driving south of Jersualem toward Masada. |
![A Bedouin settlement in the mountainous desert in Judea, south of Jerusalem.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886046.kAXTYQeY.jpg) A Bedouin settlement in the mountainous desert in Judea, south of Jerusalem. |
![A Bedouin settlement in the mountainous desert in Judea, south of Jerusalem.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886045.DwKnWCdj.jpg) A Bedouin settlement in the mountainous desert in Judea, south of Jerusalem. |
![A Bedouin settlement in the mountainous desert in Judea, south of Jerusalem.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886048.W4afAOiC.jpg) A Bedouin settlement in the mountainous desert in Judea, south of Jerusalem. |
![A Bedouin settlement in the mountainous desert in Judea, south of Jerusalem.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886047.yhnQvlv7.jpg) A Bedouin settlement in the mountainous desert in Judea, south of Jerusalem. |
![Road to Masada and the Dead Sea in the Judean Desert with beautiful cliff formations. The Dead Sea is to the left.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886050.CxxOnuOY.jpg) Road to Masada and the Dead Sea in the Judean Desert with beautiful cliff formations. The Dead Sea is to the left. |
![The Dead Sea as seen while traveling south to Masada - mountains in Jordan are in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886049.idbTz6xN.jpg) The Dead Sea as seen while traveling south to Masada - mountains in Jordan are in the background. |
![Judy - we stopped to admire the beautiful cliff formations while traveling south to Masada in the Judean Desert.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886052.L58Lb9Am.jpg) Judy - we stopped to admire the beautiful cliff formations while traveling south to Masada in the Judean Desert. |
![Sign in Hebrew, English and Arabic - swimming prohibited in the Dead Sea there. A grove is in this desert area - an oasis.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886053.iby3n990.jpg) Sign in Hebrew, English and Arabic - swimming prohibited in the Dead Sea there. A grove is in this desert area - an oasis. |
![Sinkholes next to the Dead Sea - pools/cavities of water caused by the Dead Sea shrinking in size.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886054.EgY7pEPm.jpg) Sinkholes next to the Dead Sea - pools/cavities of water caused by the Dead Sea shrinking in size. |
![Driving south through a military checkpoint on our way to Masada. The West Bank is nearby.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886055.68Ns9yo4.jpg) Driving south through a military checkpoint on our way to Masada. The West Bank is nearby. |
![Driving south to Masada through the Judean Desert. The Dead Sea is in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886056.vVl8m8er.jpg) Driving south to Masada through the Judean Desert. The Dead Sea is in the background. |
![This mountain/cliff is Masada. Masada is near the southwestern coast of the Dead Sea, in the Judean Desert.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886057.rceXhcFr.jpg) This mountain/cliff is Masada. Masada is near the southwestern coast of the Dead Sea, in the Judean Desert. |
![Masada: Cable car, upper cable car station & walking path (Snake Path) to the top. We took the cable car.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886059.FStYmXtI.jpg) Masada: Cable car, upper cable car station & walking path (Snake Path) to the top. We took the cable car. |
![Snake Path at Masada – people can walk to the top of Masada on this path instead of using the cable car.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886061.dusZk2zZ.jpg) Snake Path at Masada – people can walk to the top of Masada on this path instead of using the cable car. |
![Top of Masada: Building was the residence for King Herod’s family (1st century b.c.e.). Canopy - protection from the desert sun.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886062.Q1cXay3q.jpg) Top of Masada: Building was the residence for King Herod’s family (1st century b.c.e.). Canopy - protection from the desert sun. |
![Top of Masada: Part of the wall surrounding Masada with the Dead Sea and mountains in Jordan in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886063.du73Xip4.jpg) Top of Masada: Part of the wall surrounding Masada with the Dead Sea and mountains in Jordan in the background. |
![Top of Masada: Byzantine church erected during the 5th century c.e. by a small group of monks who lived on top of Masada.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886064.4MI5xpuL.jpg) Top of Masada: Byzantine church erected during the 5th century c.e. by a small group of monks who lived on top of Masada. |
![Judy and Richard on top of Masada with the Dead Sea and mountains in Jordan in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886067.FlFaW31c.jpg) Judy and Richard on top of Masada with the Dead Sea and mountains in Jordan in the background. |
![Top of Masada: The residence of King Herod’s family (1st century b.c.e.).](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886065.LO1yyrmh.jpg) Top of Masada: The residence of King Herod’s family (1st century b.c.e.). |
![Top of Masada: This structure probably was part of King Herod's Western Palace (around 30 b.c.e).](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886066.wKMGHKd2.jpg) Top of Masada: This structure probably was part of King Herod's Western Palace (around 30 b.c.e). |
![Judy and Moshe on top of Masada with the Dead Sea in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886068.pZ2zSalG.jpg) Judy and Moshe on top of Masada with the Dead Sea in the background. |
![King Herod’s Western Palace (30 b.c.e.) on top of Masada – the largest structure on Masada.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886070.UQGSxzNn.jpg) King Herod’s Western Palace (30 b.c.e.) on top of Masada – the largest structure on Masada. |
![Moshe at an entrance to the inside of King Herod’s Western Palace (30 b.c.e.), the largest structure on Masada.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886071.ZH4LO6y0.jpg) Moshe at an entrance to the inside of King Herod’s Western Palace (30 b.c.e.), the largest structure on Masada. |
![Mosaic on the floor of a corridor leading to the private bath in King Herod’s Western Palace (30 b.c.e.) on top of Masada.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886073.cW8FczhQ.jpg) Mosaic on the floor of a corridor leading to the private bath in King Herod’s Western Palace (30 b.c.e.) on top of Masada. |
![A private bath in King Herod’s Western Palace (30 b.c.e.) - on top of Masada.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886074.mBgrhvqo.jpg) A private bath in King Herod’s Western Palace (30 b.c.e.) - on top of Masada. |
![Floor mosaic in King Herod’s Western Palace (30 b.c.e.): Mosaics of pomegranates, fig leaves & geometrical pattern of circles.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886075.cl4WJZ7m.jpg) Floor mosaic in King Herod’s Western Palace (30 b.c.e.): Mosaics of pomegranates, fig leaves & geometrical pattern of circles. |
![Structure on top of Masada.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886076.mDIHJGeN.jpg) Structure on top of Masada. |
![Judy and Moshe near the wall surrounding the top of Masada. The mountainous Judean Desert is in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886077.6bRUNcyJ.jpg) Judy and Moshe near the wall surrounding the top of Masada. The mountainous Judean Desert is in the background. |
![The mountainous Judean Desert next to Masada.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886081.BIuV5XGV.jpg) The mountainous Judean Desert next to Masada. |
![Judy on top of Masada.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886079.dw7fGD2j.jpg) Judy on top of Masada. |
![Western Gate to Masada – from the Byzantine era and built over the ruins of a gate built by King Herod.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886083.cmuSKEvc.jpg) Western Gate to Masada – from the Byzantine era and built over the ruins of a gate built by King Herod. |
![Apse of a church built during the Byzantine era (5th century c.e.) on Masada by a small group of monks who lived there.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886085.qPdpmJJk.jpg) Apse of a church built during the Byzantine era (5th century c.e.) on Masada by a small group of monks who lived there. |
![Judy on top of Masada - the Judean Desert is in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886080.FIKBha99.jpg) Judy on top of Masada - the Judean Desert is in the background. |
![Rectangle on the right is the trace of one of the Roman encampments surrounding Masada in the Judean Desert (1st cent. c.e.).](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886087.DdSovQTV.jpg) Rectangle on the right is the trace of one of the Roman encampments surrounding Masada in the Judean Desert (1st cent. c.e.). |
![Siege ramp going up the side of Masada - ramp built by the Romans for their final assault on Masada (73 c.e.)](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886086.iSf907jI.jpg) Siege ramp going up the side of Masada - ramp built by the Romans for their final assault on Masada (73 c.e.) |
![Judy on top of Masada with the Dead Sea and mountains of Jordan in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886082.H0MaEo5V.jpg) Judy on top of Masada with the Dead Sea and mountains of Jordan in the background. |
![Columbarium on Mosada: Pigeons (doves) roosted in the wall niches. Pigeons used as food & their droppings used as fertilizer.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886088.OEa1s97q.jpg) Columbarium on Mosada: Pigeons (doves) roosted in the wall niches. Pigeons used as food & their droppings used as fertilizer. |
![This structure on Masada was a synagogue during the Jewish revolt against the Romans (around 70 c.e.)](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886089.AFzwRBvC.jpg) This structure on Masada was a synagogue during the Jewish revolt against the Romans (around 70 c.e.) |
![Moshe - in a structure on Masada which was a synagogue during the Jewish revolt against the Romans (around 70 c.e.)](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886091.WFx0QDPH.jpg) Moshe - in a structure on Masada which was a synagogue during the Jewish revolt against the Romans (around 70 c.e.) |
![Moshe on the lowest terrace of King Herod’s Northern Palace (built around 30 b.c.e.) on Masada.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886092.G4SslwCC.jpg) Moshe on the lowest terrace of King Herod’s Northern Palace (built around 30 b.c.e.) on Masada. |
![Model: Bottom two terraces of King Herod’s Northern Palace. The lowest terrace here is shown in the previous photo](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886128.47pP1bP1.jpg) Model: Bottom two terraces of King Herod’s Northern Palace. The lowest terrace here is shown in the previous photo |
![Stairway on side of Masada's cliff. We used stairway to go from the top of Masada to the lowest level of King Herod’s Palace.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/132176418.RPDWiNiu.jpg) Stairway on side of Masada's cliff. We used stairway to go from the top of Masada to the lowest level of King Herod’s Palace. |
![Looking down from the upper cable car station at Masada as we were leaving. The Dead Sea is in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886094.6tChKPAQ.jpg) Looking down from the upper cable car station at Masada as we were leaving. The Dead Sea is in the background. |
![View of Masada as we were leaving it and heading north.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886058.ujlb8UKS.jpg) View of Masada as we were leaving it and heading north. |
![A private beach at a hotel in Ein Gedi on the Dead Sea. This was the only boat we saw on the Dead Sea.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886095.Q9buPuTk.jpg) A private beach at a hotel in Ein Gedi on the Dead Sea. This was the only boat we saw on the Dead Sea. |
![The public beach in Ein Gedi, next to the Dead Sea. Judy is the leftmost swimmer in the center, floating on her belly.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886097.RXn69OY4.jpg) The public beach in Ein Gedi, next to the Dead Sea. Judy is the leftmost swimmer in the center, floating on her belly. |
![Judy floating in the Dead Sea - arms up in the air - impossible to sink because of the salt concentration.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886096.X9fIlRay.jpg) Judy floating in the Dead Sea - arms up in the air - impossible to sink because of the salt concentration. |
![Judy floating in the Dead Sea - arms up in the air - impossible to sink because of the salt concentration.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886098.2RR87but.jpg) Judy floating in the Dead Sea - arms up in the air - impossible to sink because of the salt concentration. |
![Judy (black bathing suit at the very top of the ramp) heading for the shower to wash off the salt after being in the Dead Sea.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886100.mJ2Q4KZy.jpg) Judy (black bathing suit at the very top of the ramp) heading for the shower to wash off the salt after being in the Dead Sea. |
![The public beach at the Dead Sea in Ein Gedi. Mountains in Jordan are in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886102.IQWr8L8d.jpg) The public beach at the Dead Sea in Ein Gedi. Mountains in Jordan are in the background. |
![Approaching a military checkpoint before entering the West Bank. Another military checkpoint to enter Jordan is nearby](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886105.rUbsgR7Y.jpg) Approaching a military checkpoint before entering the West Bank. Another military checkpoint to enter Jordan is nearby |
![Driving through the West Bank: Fence separates Jordan from the West Bank. Jordanian village & mountains are in background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886107.8G3eDvYB.jpg) Driving through the West Bank: Fence separates Jordan from the West Bank. Jordanian village & mountains are in background. |
![Tel Aviv’s skyline seen from the promenade in Jaffa to the south, next to the Mediterranean Sea.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886114.7P6oGBgw.jpg) Tel Aviv’s skyline seen from the promenade in Jaffa to the south, next to the Mediterranean Sea. |
![Tel Aviv: The Neve Tzedek section - the oldest neighborhood in the city.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886109.NLDDUUzK.jpg) Tel Aviv: The Neve Tzedek section - the oldest neighborhood in the city. |
![Judy, Orna and Moshe at an outdoor café in Neve Tzedek – the oldest section of Tel Aviv.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886110.nJgkt4dq.jpg) Judy, Orna and Moshe at an outdoor café in Neve Tzedek – the oldest section of Tel Aviv. |
![A gentrified street in Neve Tzedek – the oldest section of Tel Aviv.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130951960.UzPNDSs2.jpg) A gentrified street in Neve Tzedek – the oldest section of Tel Aviv. |
![The promenade in Tel Aviv next to the beach on the Mediterranean Sea - extends the complete length of the city, north to south.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130953461.FvuYylkZ.jpg) The promenade in Tel Aviv next to the beach on the Mediterranean Sea - extends the complete length of the city, north to south. |
![A fisherman on a jetty - the beach in Tel Aviv on the Mediterranean Sea.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130915361.I99e5lYY.jpg) A fisherman on a jetty - the beach in Tel Aviv on the Mediterranean Sea. |
![Tel Aviv’s skyline seen from the promenade in Jaffa to the south, next to the Mediterranean Sea.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130915604.zLIualiR.jpg) Tel Aviv’s skyline seen from the promenade in Jaffa to the south, next to the Mediterranean Sea. |
![Judy and Richard on the promenade in Jaffa - Tel Aviv’s skyline and the Meditteranean Sea are in the backgorund.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886122.eJG3b06D.jpg) Judy and Richard on the promenade in Jaffa - Tel Aviv’s skyline and the Meditteranean Sea are in the backgorund. |
![Clock tower in Jaffa’s central square. Completed in 1906 - marks 30th anniversary of Ottoman sultan, Abdul Hamid II's reign.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886123.QD5HInge.jpg) Clock tower in Jaffa’s central square. Completed in 1906 - marks 30th anniversary of Ottoman sultan, Abdul Hamid II's reign. |
![Man selling pomegranate juice - near the Mediterranean Sea in Jaffa. Fisherman & entrance to old Jaffa port in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886121.slPBhZo7.jpg) Man selling pomegranate juice - near the Mediterranean Sea in Jaffa. Fisherman & entrance to old Jaffa port in the background. |
![Two men playing chess close to the Mediterranean Sea - in Jaffa. Part of Jaffa’s old city wall is in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886115.GvXIcBp4.jpg) Two men playing chess close to the Mediterranean Sea - in Jaffa. Part of Jaffa’s old city wall is in the background. |
![Tel Aviv as seen from the south in Jaffa, next to the Mediterranean Sea. Contrast of old and new styles of architecture.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886116.ivWg5bhi.jpg) Tel Aviv as seen from the south in Jaffa, next to the Mediterranean Sea. Contrast of old and new styles of architecture. |
![Judy, Moshe and Orna in a passageway in the old section of Jaffa.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/132176482.HVdOjEoI.jpg) Judy, Moshe and Orna in a passageway in the old section of Jaffa. |
![A passageway in the old section of Jaffa.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130915266.agCeoe39.jpg) A passageway in the old section of Jaffa. |
![Orna on a passageway in the artist’s section – part of the old section of Jaffa.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886118.nxPyZhbb.jpg) Orna on a passageway in the artist’s section – part of the old section of Jaffa. |
![A passageway in the old section of Jaffa.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130915646.TvKRPe7u.jpg) A passageway in the old section of Jaffa. |
![A passageway in the old section of Jaffa.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886119.EL4qiVVs.jpg) A passageway in the old section of Jaffa. |
![Minaret of the Al-Bahr Mosque in Jaffa - Mediterranean Sea and skyline of Tel Aviv are in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130915323.guh9FUT4.jpg) Minaret of the Al-Bahr Mosque in Jaffa - Mediterranean Sea and skyline of Tel Aviv are in the background. |
![Fisherman along the Mediterranean Sea in Jaffa. The entrance to the Jaffa port is in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130915467.xTwYWl1t.jpg) Fisherman along the Mediterranean Sea in Jaffa. The entrance to the Jaffa port is in the background. |
![Andromeda’s Rock off the coast of Jaffa: Greek mythology - where Andromeda was sacrificed to a sea monster to appease Poseidon.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130921331.4o69WJcw.jpg) Andromeda’s Rock off the coast of Jaffa: Greek mythology - where Andromeda was sacrificed to a sea monster to appease Poseidon. |
![Hassan Bek Mosque & minaret - Jaffa. Built by Turks, 1916. Tied to Israeli-Palestinian conflict - site of many conflicts](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130915318.hwqEoP7O.jpg) Hassan Bek Mosque & minaret - Jaffa. Built by Turks, 1916. Tied to Israeli-Palestinian conflict - site of many conflicts |
![We were having dinner on the promenade next to the beach on the Mediterranean Sea in Tel Aviv.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/24/22224/3/130886125.neUwpg6G.jpg) We were having dinner on the promenade next to the beach on the Mediterranean Sea in Tel Aviv. |