We began our day with a sumptuous breakfast and stepped in the coach to begin our journey to Ein Kerem.
Mr. Hani briefed us with the sites in Ein Kerem, in which the village of Ein Kerem (Karem), on the west side of Jerusalem, is the birthplace of John the Baptist.
We first visited the Church of Saint John the Baptist, it commemorated the birth place of John the Baptist.



We later proceeded to The Visitation church, which is Said to be built over the home of John the Baptist’s parents. The church was designed by Antonio Barluzzi. We climed over 100 steps to reach to the church which stands high up on the hillside of Ein Kerem. The mosaic illustrates on the church wall of Mary’s visit. She is shown riding a donkey; from Nazareth to Ein Karem.




As we got done we walked back to the coach to proceed to Monastery of the Mount of Temptation. Since it was a long journey we involved our-self in singing hymns and also learning some from Mr. Paul (the Proprietor of Zion Tours & Travels) and it was a incredible journey.
Although we dint go up-to the Monastery we saw it from a distance and has a brief given to us. To reach the Monastery one had to travel by cable car trip from Jericho. The place is know for the place where Jesus was tempted after his fast in the desert. There is a chapel of the Temptation where it is said that Jesus sat during his temptation.

As we stepped back in the coach and began proceeding to the Dead Sea we stopped by the Sycamore Tree. Although it is not the same tree that Zacchaeus climbed to see Jesus.

Our last stop for the day was the Dead Sea. Up on reaching were changed into our swim swear to experience how it feels effortlessly in the water. The Dead Sea has a salt level of a 33%.




Absolutely stunning images. I love your posts!
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Thanks a lot dear for stopping by and appreciating my work. The place is picturesque by itself..
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It’s incredible! I love seeing your posts on my feed cause I know I’m in for an interesting read and gorgeous photographs (: thanks for sharing
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That’s very kind of you to say that.
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I can only wish to visit these holy places. Thanks for sharing your photos of them. 🙂
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Thanks a lot Dear for stopping by and appreciating my work.
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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Awesome photography, specially liked the monastery one.
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Thanks a lot Jyotirmoy for stopping by and appreciating my work
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Very cool trip. It looks like a lot of fun.
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Thanks a lot for appreciating my work and stopping by. It was indeed a beautiful trip
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No problem. They are all very fascinating and significant places you visited. And floating in the Dead Sea always sounds cool.
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Amazing pictures. I learned something new. Great post.
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Thanks a lot Yoly for stopping by and appreciating my work
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Beautiful pictures. Great work! really appreciate the way you portray places to your readers.
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Thanks a lot Ritika for your kind words.
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Stunning pictures! I only visited the Dead sea form the Jordanian side. Beautiful!
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Thanks a lot dear for stopping by and appreciating my work. I dint get a chance to check the Dead Sea from the Jordanian side.
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The side you saw is amazing as well.
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