June 25-July 6, 2000
You know, doing alittle research goes a long way...
so fishing in the Dead Sea didn't produce too much. All my bait kept floating
to the top. Weather conditions were a little rough...105 degrees in the
shade. One good thing...you don't need a boat, simply float out a mile or
two on your back and whatever you do don't let the water get in your eyes!
I tried renting a few camels and trolling in the desert for fluke, but no
luck.
So I ran to the Sea of Gallilee and did a little research on St. Peter,
but my rod melted on the shoreline. I did, however find some giant catfish
in the Jordan River swimming around the baptismal area.
This was my vacation in Israel with my wife and family. I'm back in the
states now bubbaleh, but even with the lack of fishing I had a very interesting
trip. The Old City of Jerusalem is an absolutely incredible place to go
once in a lifetme. Words just fall short in describing it. Religious or
not religious, it's a very emotional and moving holy place for all.
Hasn't changed much in a few thousand years...as these pictures show (except
for the Internet Cafe of course!) There is alot of confusion between all
of the religious sectors, but it still survives as one of the holiest places
on earth.
I didn't care too much for Tel Aviv, but the rest of Israel has it's own
beauty and magic to itself. As for fishing in the Mediteranean, it's a hard
pick for sure. The water is a wee bit too warm.