The Golan Heights

Last week we went to the Golan Heights to look at some beautiful scenery and explore the history behind Israel's conflicts with Syria. Some photos from our trip:

Howie and me at a scenic overlook

looking out over the Sea of Galilee (Tiberias is on the right edge of the photo)

The border between Israel and Syria (most of this is the demilitarized zone between the two countries)

Looking at Syria from an old Israeli bunker