Live Trip Updates – July 27, 2014

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

TL-30-403: The group spent the day in Jerusalem, visiting the Haas Promenade for an overlook at the city and then enjoying a walking tour of the Old City. The group visiting the Kotel (Western Wall) and the City of David. In the evening, the group had a closing dinner before departing Israel. We’ll miss you!

TL-30-404: The group took a walking tour of the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City, and visited the Kotel, or Western Wall, where they placed personal notes in the Kotel’s ancient stones. In the afternoon, they visited Mahane Yehuda, Jerusalem’s largest open-air market, where they tasted an array of delicious Israeli foods. They then visited the Haas Promenade for an overlook of the city. In the evening, the group drove south to the Negev desert city of Arad. They headed to bed early in preparation for the big day ahead of them. Check out this photo from today …

TL-30-405: The group began their day with an overlook of Jerusalem from the Haas Promenade. They then took a walking tour of the City of David, the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City, and visited the Kotel, or Western Wall, where they placed personal notes in the Kotel’s ancient stones. In the evening, the group drove south to the Negev desert city of Arad, where they spent the night. They headed to bed early in preparation for the big day ahead of them.

TL-30-406: The group finished their time in Jerusalem with a much awaited tour of the Old City. They walked the city’s ancient streets, learning about its incredible history. Then, they made their way to the Kotel, or Western Wall, where the group received time for individual reflection and the opportunity to place a note of personal prayer in the cracks of the Wall’s stones. It was very meaningful for the entire group. Afterward, the group took a visit to Mahane Yehuda, an open air street market, where they received time to explore and taste some local, fresh food. After a fun day in Jerusalem, the group left the city and departed for the next leg of their trip, the Negev (or Israeli desert). They spent the night in Arad.

TL-30-407: The group started their morning at Haas Promenade, where they enjoyed an overlook of Jerusalem. They then went on a walking tour of the Jewish Quarter, the City of David, and the Kotel. In the evening, they had free time on Ben Yehuda Street, where participants enjoyed purchasing souvenirs, and then prepared for their visit to Yad Vashem tomorrow.

TL-30-408 and TL-30-409: The group enjoyed a beautiful hike to the Banias waterfalls before taking in the view of the Golan from Mt. Bental. They then went banana boating in the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). In the evening, they traveled to Netanya, where they enjoyed a group night out.

TL-30-892: In the morning, the group flew home. We’ll miss you!

Want to see Saturday’s updates? Read the updates from July 26 here!