The day was started with a trip to Caesarea, the ancient city built by Herod the Great. We were whisked away on a speed boat ride along the coastline to see the ancient ruins. You could make out the palace of Herod, the Hippodrome, an aqueduct, and the remains of a theater that is still used today!
Then, we headed to Tel Aviv for a little shopping excursion, since Will and I missed the Tel Aviv trip planned for later (after we came home), this was an added bonus. We stopped at a little bazaar filled with handmade goodies ranging from Judaica to Jewelry.
Happy Fourth of July! Even though we were in Israel, that didn't stop Will and I from going out for some blues and BBQ :-D Will and I headed out to Mike's Place for some good ole American grub and beer. It was quiet but fun, and the beer was good and cold. We finished our night with a shot of American whiskey and headed back to the hotel. Since no 4th is complete without Ice Cream, we found a vendor with these funny ice cream bars called Magnum. We couldn't help ourselves and took a photo.
Date(s): July 4, 2008. Album by Kristin and Will. Photos by Kris and Will. 1 - 250 of 250 Total. 185 Visits.
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23 I cut my leg on a rock, I was washing it out with the water. The next day the Dead Sea took care of it pretty well (ouch!).
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87 The dogs of Caesarea. The brown one laid down right on Barbara's feet lol. It was only a minute before the black one decided he wanted belly rub too. "Doing their best impression of the &..." View Comments...
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133 This would have been the upper terrace. His lower terrace had a freshwater swimming pool where he would entertain and have his enemies drowned discreetly.
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135 Will stands like a Roman in one of the rooms of Herod's palace.
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149 Yep, it's a pretty large theater, it holds up to 5000 people!
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155 Adelle and Robin ham it up on the stage at Caesarea.
