Saskia and I at the top of Masada

Day 12 - Ein Gedi

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September 26th 2008
It was a swimming day today. I woke up this morning to the gruntings of Ernest doing his exercises on the balcony, knowing Ernest this wasn't Tai Chi or Yoga he was doing rather some obscure pelvic thrusts and leg raises - I didn't dare ask. After Breakfast, walked down to Ein Gedi public beach, which was a 10 min walk from the hostel. The public beach is free and has showers to boot. It s ... read more

Middle East » Israel » South District » Ein Gedi

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Following World War II, the British withdrew from their mandate of Palestine, and the UN partitioned the area into Arab and Jewish states, an arrangement rejected by the Arabs. Subsequently, the Israelis defeated the Arabs in a series of wars without... ... read more