parking lot and huts look like any other small beach resort – bright colors , palm trees , literally a handful of shops and restaurants , and plenty of people ! To get to the beach , there is an accessible walkway down a long hill to the shore . There is also an accessible path into the water for anyone with a mobility impairment . We didn ’ t go swimming in the Dead Sea on this trip but many other people swam in the water which was very warm . It is believed the Dead Sea water has healing powers and by the looks of the crowds , everyone seemed quite content with their adventure . You are able to access Kalia Beach year-round , just be sure to check the hours it is open .
We left Kalia Beach and traveled back to
Jerusalem for dinner at Medita Restaurant with Ms . Gura Berger , the Tourism Adviser to the East Jerusalem Development Company and the Old City Development Project . We enjoyed a fabulous family-style dinner in an easily accessible location . Parking may be a little tricky so be sure to arrive a little early to ensure you have accessible parking .
The next morning , we enjoyed breakfast at our hotel and piled our suitcases into the van for a long day of touring . We left the hotel and in just a few minutes found ourselves in the heart of the Holy City . Somehow Eli was able to navigate our van through the narrow and crowded streets to the Mount of Olives which overlooked the Old City , the oldest Jewish cemetery , and the Garden of Gethsemane . The view was breathtaking and I reflected on my many religion classes and the Bible which reminded me of the importance of this area more than 2000 years ago .