Visiting the Holy City

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Regardless of what is happening now in Israel I still think it's one of the most amazing places full of culture and special places. The Old City is such a mix of people living side by side and the buildings are also fascinating. I spent a couple of days near Qumran as well and I found this place has a real vibrant energy and the views towards the mountains/hills are breathtaking.

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Photos

Desert
Life in the desert is tough and hard, but the people of the desert have great hearts and are probably more aligned to the land because there is little that separates them from
Mother Earth

Sad little Donkey
I don't know how some of the animals survive out there in the desert, the blaring sun upon them and harshness around them

Church of Mary Magdalene
Beautiful church, went there and visited in my trip, Nuns are the caretakers of this place and the gardens were stunning

Old Man of the Desert
Time is worn on his face and wisdom in his eyes

Baptism
In our group we took the time to remember the stories of Jesus and the teachings he shared. This picture is taken at the area where Jesus is said to have been baptised

Fish!
After we had been in the water we saw these creatures, hmmm, probably best we saw them later and not before!!

Landscape
Even if there are no trees, I still find it beautiful, silent and strong

Children of the Desert
Children are children and the ones we came across still laughed and played like everything is ok, they know how to keep life simple