The Dead Sea

This weekend was a little bit of a drag because of the weather. The threat of cold, wind, rain, and even some snow kind of put an X through most of my plans that would usually involve walking around outside.

But I didn't want to just sit around and do nothing for two days so I figured I would take a drive out to the Dead Sea. It was 9 degrees in Jerusalem but driving out the dead sea the temperature rose to 22 degrees (71F). It wasn't completely sunny, still windy, but better than cold and rainy.

Anyway I drove out to a beach and found out when I got there that I actually couldn't get into the Dead Sea. I am not sure if it was just the place I was at or what but the beach was not open for swimming.  I could put my feet in but that's about it. As you can see in the pics, the place was pretty dead (its not really the time of year for this thing) but I was able to still have a good time. I was able to go in a Hot Sulfur Pool which is supposed to be all natural un-filtered and have healing powers! It was very buoyant like the Dead Sea would be so you don't sink like in water. If you pick your feet up you just float... its wild.

Anyway after being there for about an hour i picked up and drove back to Jerusalem (about an hour ride). Sorry the pictures aren't that great but I brought the GoPro and apparently it wasn't charged so I only got 7 pics or so. I'll go back another time so I can experience it for real.