Jerusalem

Hi, we are on our way toBehlehem..just ate a very late lunch. We have seen the dome of the rock, the
via de lorosa, the wailing wall, garden of gethsemenae..really pretty.
Two day ago we transitted the Suez Canal...that was really neat.. We started about 4 am by getting in s convoy ...we were the fifth ship with 20 more behind us..each ship pays about $90-120,000 to transit. The canal has been n service for over 100 years so it is bringing a boatload of money to Egypt. We got into the Med. about 4 pm.

Yesterday we went to the Dead Sea and also Masada. also saw Qumwran where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Boy, was it hot !!!
We had bought our swim suits and went into the Dead Sea. The water looked normal...I was expecting it to look different. It is really a funny feeling...you back in and then sit down...your legs flip up and you are floating..talk about salty tasting!!!I put a drop on my tongue...I could taste it for a long time.

Back to the canal...there were quite a few towns along the way with ferries taking cars and peoplE
across.  We were so close to the shores on both sides...everyone was on deck 10 sitting an watching. The poor servers had to refill the large coffee urns several times.

Today there are quite a few tourists..I can't imagine doing this during Easter or Christmas..it must be packed solid.
Tomorrow we are coming back to Jerusalem on our own..will probably take the train in...I will keep you posted!
Barb