Is it burning down there?

The morning started quietly and alone for us in the kibbutz, as everyone else had already left before us.
At 9 o'clock sharp (this seems strange to me) we set off towards Caesarea.

Caesarea Maritima

There we could admire the magnificent city that King Herod built back then.
In addition to an amazing view of the sea, there was also the arena for the gladiator fights, as well as an amphitheater and the old and new harbor.

It's strange to know that countless people lost their lives on this spot for the amusement of Roman soldiers, and we are now strolling around here and have no idea about it (unless you've seen '300').

The theater was tested by us for its acoustics. Works perfectly ;).

We continued towards the Dead Sea.
Quickly grabbed an ice cream at the gas station (if you go to refuel tomorrow, please take a moment of remembrance for us: the price per liter is €1.93) and Kenan also learned that it is impolite to eat McDonald's junk (=meat) in an ice cream parlor (=milk). Got it?

As mentioned before, Israel is extremely diverse. We notice this now, especially as we drive through the desert after a day of forests, water, and animals, and there is nothing but sand as far as the eye can see and maybe a camel standing there (but it could also be a mirage).

Mud on the face and an air mattress feeling without an air mattress

When we arrived at the Dead Sea, the view and the experience of floating in the water made up for the proud price of €15/person (what an expensive public swimming pool). I still have salt in my ears.

Wherever the river flows, it brings life. Yes, the water of the Dead Sea becomes fresh, so that there are creatures everywhere in it. Ezekiel 47:9 ESV

Just a drop of this sea on your lips and you will realize...ok, so if this ever turns into fresh water, then it's really over.
So as far as my salt balance is concerned....it's covered.
For the next three months.
At least.
Well...at least I'm now free of impurities (and woe to me if I'm not).

New trend: Instead of bar hopping, now it's border hopping

Today we drove a total of six hours until we arrived at our next accommodation for the next two nights. From the Lebanese border to the Jordanian border. Kenan drives and drives as if it were his destiny. I have already pointed out to him several times that with his driving skills, he could easily get an LKW- or bus driver's license for this car 🤷‍♀️ (coming soon: Kenan's bus trips - Israel/Germany in just 24 hours).

Tomorrow we will visit the Masada fortress and then we will drive to En Gedi.