Live Trip Updates – August 24, 2014

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

TL-30-428 and TL-30-429: On their last day in Israel, the group spent more time in Jerusalem. They took the City of David tour through the ancient tunnels. Then, they had lunch followed by a final wrap up and reflection session. They headed to the airport to catch their flight home in the evening.

TL-30-430 and TL-30-435: Today the group visited Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and Memorial. Then, after lunch, they toured Har Herzl National Memorial. It was a meaningful and emotional day. Afterward, the group left Jerusalem to go to the desert for the next leg of their trip.

TL-30-431: The group had a somber day in Jerusalem today. They visited Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and Memorial, followed by Har Herzl National Memorial and military cemetery after lunch. Later in the day the group departed for the city of Arad in the Israeli desert.

TL-30-432 and TL-30-795: Today the group visited two very important sites, Yad Vasehm Holocaust Museum and Memorial and Har Herzl National Memorial. It was an emotional but powerful day. Afterward, the group departed south for the desert city of Arad.

TL-30-437: Today the group started their day in the north with a challenging hike. Then they viewed a beautiful overlook of northern Israel and the Israeli boarder from atop Mount Bental. Next, the group visited and toured a local Olive Oil Press to learn and test some products. In the afternoon, the group had a blast doing water activities in the Kinneret, or Sea of Galilee. Tonight they will enjoy a night out on the town to experience Israeli nightlife.

Want to see Saturday’s updates? Read the updates from August 23rd here!