Arriving at the River Jordan Baptismal site was quite surreal but exciting. The site is south of the rivers outlet from the Sea of Galilee near a kibbutz which manages the site. Its a very pretty and tranquil area.
The Jordan is a very narrow river which only widens to 100 metres in places. We are not sure whether what we witnessed below was a genuine baptism or whether this group wanted to be dunked in the holy water however they were dressed in the official baptism attire
And of course you always get one to burst your bubble!!!! Baptism by selfie!!!
He put his head under the water while holding his Mobile photo in one hand above the water and clicked. I just don't get it????
The dead sea with Jordan in the background. The water is very concentrated saline and said to be a cure for a number of health conditions. It is 10 times more salty than the ocean.Nothing lives in the water. It is landlocked and in the lowest valley on earth
We didn't find it very appealing looking at it from the top of the cliff so didn't bother to go in. It was a long walk back up to the top from the beach in scorching hot conditions. Big turn off.
The city of Jerusalem above and below.
The Wailing Wall is an ancient limestone wall in the old city of Jerusalem and is one of the holiest of Jewish sites. It is a small segment of a far longer city wall. The Jewish people gather at the Wailing wall to remember the Temple where sacrifices had been made.
Orthodox Jews can be seen standing at the wall chanting and swaying and reciting the Book of Psalms.
There was one side set aside for women only and one side for men. Visitors from all religions are welcome to approach the wall to pray silently beside it. I did not have my shoulders completely covered as I had left my wrap in the car so a very kind jewish lady kindly lent me a shawl.
Back at the dead sea. Not quite sure why these odd photos want to pop up out of sequence!!
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