After visiting the playground, we headed over to Kfar Hanokdim to ride camels and learn about Bedouins in the desert! The Bedouin hospitality included tea, coffee, and an amazing feast.
After visiting the playground, we headed over to Kfar Hanokdim to ride camels and learn about Bedouins in the desert! The Bedouin hospitality included tea, coffee, and an amazing feast.
Gorgeous views atop mount Herzl welcomed us to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust museum in Jerusalem.
We ended the night by walking out in the desert and looking at the stars. Too often in our lives are we surrounded by buildings, lights, etc. that obstruct our view of the night sky. We all appreciated being in the desert for a night
We went to the Dead Sea and we put on some mud, laid on the beach, and floated in the salty waters. We took many fun pictures and had a great time just floating around. Luckily, no one sank and we are able to continue on this amazing trip together!
There was much to learn about his relentless work to build a home country for the Jewish people, but we will probably remember most the more personal facts; his headstand habit, the humble life he led, how his wedding was wedged between important meetings.
After a hearty sleep at our lovely hotel in Jerusalem, we awoke to a quick breakfast and got right in the bus for a busy day.
Our first destination was Yad V'Shem, the Holocaust museum in Israel. The museum offered one of our most emotional memories on birthright. We experienced stories that must not be forgotten. We also walked through the children's memorial. For many this was a psychologically troubling place that will forever be etched in our minds. We then stopped at a local mall for a lunch and some delicious pasteries for a lucky few!
Today was an incredible trifecta of exhilarating Israeli activities! A day lined up with Masada, Camels and the Dead Sea... What could be better?!
When you enter the triangular-shaped museum, which represents one star in the Star of David, you can see through the windows at the end of the museum.
It was a build-your-own Bedouin meal, the Chipotle of the Negev and hummus does not cost extra. For most, this meal was a crowd pleaser. Hannah Honey stated, "Hummus will never be the same" and Jordan Jalapeño added, "Nothin' better than eating with your hands."
The night ended with quiet reflection as we looked up at the stars high above the desert. As we dozed off in our big tent, we were exhausted from another action-packed day but excited for new adventures still to come.