We are sad to leave Jerusalem but ready for our next adventure. Today we came to Vered Hagalil, a ranch north of the Sea of Galilee. Before leaving Jerusalem we stopped at the new Herzl museum with a multi media experience describing Herzl's life and the founding of the state of Israel. Cheesy but really good explanation for all ages. Then it was a long drive (by Israeli standards) maybe an hour and a half to Bet Shean to view the ruins there. Ikey spared us from standing too long in the sun there and gave us a quick overview -- amphitheater and an especially well preserved bath house. Very cool. Next stop-- the kosher McDonalds for lunch. McRoyal for Jodi. What a treat. A challenge ordering in Hebrew though.
Our next stop was to Gan HaShlosha, a place that Ross and Jodi had been to during our trip in 1994 and requested that we return to. It was more beautiful than we remembered -- a beautiful series of three big pools with perfectly clear water and 26-28 degree celsius water. Amazing. We loved lounging in the pools and swimming. Ross and Eli jumped off a big cliff. Glad we did not see.
From there we came straight to Vered Hagalil, a horse ranch north of the Sea of Galilee. After some room shuffling (Lenore and Allen ended up with a lovely room with a view of the sea. THe Mansbach side of the family was convinced by Orly -- and disgruntled management -- that a view of the riding ring is a desirable thing. According to Orly, a ranch shouldn't be nice and the smell of horses when you wake up is primo). Nevertheless, we settled in and had a good dinner and off to a good night's sleep.
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