Dead Sea and Judean Desert - July 2005 
Nomadic Bedouin are traditionally wandering herdsmen, but many are now building huts or houses and staying in one place.
Nomadic Bedouin are traditionally wandering herdsmen, but many are now building huts or houses and staying in one place.
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We traveled 1500 ft. below sea level.  Every so often we saw signs telling us how far below sea level we were.
We traveled 1500 ft. below sea level. Every so often we saw signs telling us how far below sea level we were.
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Road signs in Hebrew, Arabic, and English
Road signs in Hebrew, Arabic, and English
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Yes, it's a camel crossing sign!
Yes, it's a camel crossing sign!
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Rhiannon and Joanna got to sit on a camel.  Joanna wasn't thrilled with the adventure, especially  when the camel stood up with them on its back!
Rhiannon and Joanna got to sit on a camel. Joanna wasn't thrilled with the adventure, especially when the camel stood up with them on its back!
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The Judean desert
The Judean desert
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The white is minerals, not sand.  So awesome!
The white is minerals, not sand. So awesome!
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Heading back to the hotel from the Dead Sea  (17 July 05)
Heading back to the hotel from the Dead Sea (17 July 05)
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McDonald's is everywhere!
McDonald's is everywhere!
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Great sign!
Great sign!
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Family fun in the pool (17 July 05)
Family fun in the pool (17 July 05)
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Joanna, splashing in the pool - so precious!  (17 July 05)
Joanna, splashing in the pool - so precious! (17 July 05)
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James, doin' the Dead Sea float - (17 July 05)
James, doin' the Dead Sea float - (17 July 05)
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No, this isn't snow!  It's minerals from the Dead Sea
No, this isn't snow! It's minerals from the Dead Sea
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Mineral crystals - Awesome!
Mineral crystals - Awesome!
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View from our hotel balcony - the Dead Sea is at the top of the picture
View from our hotel balcony - the Dead Sea is at the top of the picture *
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