The sun is just rising as the first of our hot air balloons lifts off in the Ramon Crater. A beautiful sight.
The views over the Negev desert from a hot air balloon at dawn have to be seen to be believed.
There are numerous vantage points on the approach to the Dead Sea, some of which are absolutely stunning.
Our regular guide Max, a wealth of historical and practical knowledge, contemplates the ramp that the Romans built to break the siege on Masada.
The Israeli flag on Masada. Members of the Israeli Army run the “Snake Pass” as a graduation ritual. A winding path from the base of the mountain to the top.