We left Galilee and headed south with our first stop at Bet She'an where there is a really big archaeological excavation. We saw the theatre, bath house, shopping street and medical centre. Next we saw a C6 synagogue which was discovered in 1928 when a kibbutz was opened. The mosaic floor is about 6 x 15m. After that we went to find Gideon's spring. I think the hordes of Midianites were there, but it was the finishing point for annual fun run. There were people everywhere, loud music and people with green shirts and medals on ribbons.
Down highway 90 we crossed into the West Bank, the Palestinian controlled area. It is much poorer than its neighbour, and it reminded us again of Egypt. We got to Jericho just before lunch, which we had at tourist complex which they are presenly extending. Tjey have already made a very nice garden.
We passed the Church of the Good Samaritan along Highway 1, and got to Jerusalem at about 15:30.We stopped at a lookout before going to the hotel. We unpacked a bit then went for a walk to the old city wall before dinner.
No comments:
Post a Comment