Akká Harbour

Akká on a beautifully sunny day.

Fishermen's Harbour, Akká

Fishermen’s Harbour, Akká

Started my three hour walk by heading down to the Fishermen’s Harbour and marina.  Had to dodge piles of nets as well as netting stretched out for repairs.

Outside wall of the Khan el Omdan (Pillars Inn)

Outside wall of the Khan el Omdan (Pillars Inn)

Looking up to the top of the wall of the Khan el Omdan.

Looking from the wharf back towards the Khan el Omdan, Akká

Looking from the wharf back towards the Khan el Omdan, Akká

The building at left is a restaurant built on the spot of the Sea Gate to the ancient city of Akká.

Looking from the wharf across the marina back towards the city, Akká

Looking from the wharf across the marina back towards the city, Akká

In the distance is the Sinan Basha Mosque with green dome.  The long wall at left with openings is the wall of the Khan with clock tower at back, Akká.

Pony rides along the wharf, Akká

Pony rides along the wharf, Akká

Akká by the harbour.

Boats being worked on along the wharf, Akká

Boats being worked on along the wharf, Akká

Akká along the Pisan harbour.

Close-up of wall of Khan el Omdan, Akká

Close-up of wall of Khan el Omdan, Akká

Akká, Khan el Omdan (Caravanserai or inn)

Looking west with marina on the left, Akká

Looking west with marina on the left, Akká

The Pisan Harbour, Akká

Horse and carriage ride, Akká

Horse and carriage ride, Akká

Tomorrow’s blog will be of my walk through the suq (shuk) or markets.

Then …

The four of us before leaving Miami for Tel Aviv

Photo at right shows my parents, younger sister and I before leaving Miami for Tel Aviv.  We arrived about 36 hours later and did not look so spiffy!    My first trip to Israel.