Live Trip Updates- August 13, 2014

Every day we will post live trip updates. Check for the group code (starting with TL-30-) for a specific group…

TL-30-416: This Federation of Atlanta Community group woke up in Haifa and headed to the beautiful Bahai Gardens. Then they went on a hike in the Carmel Mountains before stopping for lunch and shopping in a Druze village. After that, they traveled to Caesaria to see the ruins from the ancient Roman Empire. They enjoyed a farewell dinner before departing for the airport. Check out some photos from today here…

TL-30-417 and TL-30-418: These groups were able to tour the Bahai Gardens in Haifa before having to leave for the airport to head back to the States. Safe travels! Check out a photo from today…

TL-30-419 and TL-30-791: These groups began the day with a tour of the ancient city of Caesaria. Then they explored the beautiful Mediterranean city of Zikaron Yaakov. They spent the rest of the afternoon soaking up the sun on the beach in Hadera before departing for their hotel in Jerusalem.

TL-30-420 and TL-30-422: These groups were off to an early start today to hike Masada in time for the sunrise. After that trek, they spent time floating in the Dead Sea’s salty mineral waters. The groups then headed to Haifa to enjoy an evening out on the town. Check out some photos from today…

TL-30-421: This group also hiked Masada very early to watch the sun come up over the Negev landscape. They spent time relaxing in the Dead Sea before traveling to Jerusalem. There they admired the stunning view from the Armon Hanatziv Promenade. They finished out the evening with a meaningful discussion in preparation for their trip to Yad Vashem tomorrow.

TL-30-423 and TL-30-426: These groups started their day at Mizpeh Gadot, an overlook and key strategic point in the Six Day War. Then they went on a scenic nature hike in Nahal Gilbon and had a blast banana boating on the Kinneret. They will have a fun group night out in Haifa this evening. Check out a photo from today…

TL-30-424: This group spent this morning at the former military stronghold point, Mizpeh Gadot. They then went on a long hike in the Golan Heights before spending the afternoon relaxing on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. This evening they will have an exciting night out in Haifa together as a group.

TL-30-425: This group went for an exciting trek through Nahal Gilbon, full of lush vegetation and a gorgeous waterfall. They traveled to Mount Bental and then participated in some water sports on the Kinneret. They will spend the evening in Tiberias.

TL-30-427: Today started with a visit to Mizpeh Gadot. It was then off to Nahal Dan for a scenic hike through trickling streams and beautiful scenery. They spent the afternoon banana boating in the Sea of Galilee before heading to Tiberias. Check out a photo from today…

Want to see Tuesday’s updates? Read the updates from August 12th here!