Off to a great start! | Shorashim - Israel with Israelis

Off to a great start!

By Emily Kaplan

What did you do today? 
Yesterday, the group got acquainted and did a stream hike in Majrase. It has been super hot, so getting in the water felt great! Early this morning we loaded up the bus and headed to the Zavitan waterfall in the Golan Heights. To fill our empty stomachs after the breathtaking hike and dip in the swimming hole, we stopped in Katzrin for lunch. The hummus here is out of this world...! With out tummies full, we headed to Mount Bental to fill our brains with some info on the recent Middle Eastern conflicts while gazing over the border towards Syria. To finish out the full and fun packed day, we loaded onto rafts and took off for a stretch of the Jordan river. Everyone is getting along great, learning a lot, and having a blast! And it is only day two! Safe to say we are all pumped for this amazing experience to continue!

What was your favorite part of the day and why? 
Who else can say they got to raft down the Jordan river??

What's something new that you learned or something that you tried for the first time? 
I'm learning so much about Israeli culture from the Israelis on our trip.

What was the best thing you ate today and where did you get it? 
HUMMUS!

What are you looking forward to tomorrow?
We're heading to Jerusalem which is such an important place for Jews around the world, so I am excited about that.