Desert Day 2: Masada to Mamshit to Be’er Sheva

Sleeping a ten-minute drive from Masada had a definite strategy behind it: We were starting the site by 8:15 AM and able to avoid the day’s heat, for the most part.  In fact, we were descending Masada’s backside by 11:15 AM, so this was no time for dilly-dallying! Continue reading