This 4000 year old city is a feast for Historians. Akko or Acre as the Israeli's call it is an enchanting mix of mosques, markets, and Crusader ruins. We spent most of the day following winding cobble stone lanes past outdoor markets and shops While walking high on the ramparts we were treated to views on one side of the ancient city, looking the other way was the small fishing port of Pisan Harbor with the Mediterranean sea in the distance.

Again we are blessed with a beautiful day. The smell of fresh fish cooking nearby led us to a small sea side restaurant. As we dined we enjoyed watching the fishing boats come and go and kids playing in the water nearby. We finished Akko with a look at the old Turkish Bath House where the sunlight filtered down thru the holes in the doomed ceiling like magic. The Ethnology Center was set up into small sections that had all of the gear for the various craftsmen of the time, like hat makers, silver smiths right on down to even horseshoes ~ so informative!


Next we find ourselves on the road headed for The Sea of Galilee. On the way we make a stop at Tzfat (Safed) a small hillside community of traditional Orthodox Jews who are known for incorporating Kabbalah, also known as Jewish mysticism beliefs into their secular lives. It reminded me, judy, of the feeling i felt in Sante Fe/Taos, in New Mexico. Tzfat is the highest and coldest of the Israeli cities. Artists have inhabited this community since the early 50's. We toured the galleries and studios of the local artists and got away with just 2 small purchases.... :>}}}

Next stop ....Tiberus and the Sea of Galilee