Round the World in 30 Days

Photo of the Day – Dead Sea, Israel

At more than 1,300 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest elevation on the surface of the earth.  The quantity of water that evaporates from the sea is greater than that which flows into it, resulting in its excessive salinity (8 times that of the ocean).  The great irony of the Dead Sea?  While its salinity cannot support the existence of life, the mineral-rich black mud and bromide-laden air make it a major destination for those seeking its healing properties earning it the nickname, “the lowest health spa in the world.”  But for those not in need of healing, it’s the perfect place to test out the famously effortless ”Dead Sea float.”