Live Trip Updates – July 28, 2014
Every day we will post live trip updates. Check for the group code (starting with TL-30-) for a specific group…
TL-30-404: This morning the group had a long but exciting day, which began before dawn. They awoke extra early to climb Masada and view the incredible sunrise over the Israeli desert. They hiked the mountain using the Roman ramp and learned about the amazing history of Masada from the top. While at the top of Masada, some participants were b’nai mitzvahed by reading prayers atop the beautiful mountain. They also walked the Nahal David path to visit the desert oasis. In the afternoon they drove to the Dead Sea to have their first float in the salty water at Ein Bokek Beach. The group had a great time floating in the water and enjoyed covering themselves with mud. Next, the group headed to the Bedouin tents where they are spending the night. They learned about traditional Bedouin music, ate a delicious traditional Bedouin meal, and enjoyed a festive evening lit by bonfire.
TL-30-405: After waking up early for a sunrise climb up Masada, they were rewarded with a view of the incredible sunrise over the Israeli desert. Atop the mountain, they learned about its amazing history. Some participants were b’nai mitzvahed by reading prayers on top of Masada. After climbing back down, they walked the Nahal David path to visit the Ein Gedi waterfalls. In the afternoon they drove to the Dead Sea to have their first float in the salty water at Ein Bokek Beach. The group had a great time floating in the water and enjoyed covering themselves with mud. Next, the group headed to the Bedouin tents where they are spending the night. They learned about traditional Bedouin music, ate a delicious traditional Bedouin meal, and enjoyed a festive evening lit by bonfire. Check out a picture from this week…
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TL-30-406: The group woke up early to climb Masada and then watched the sunrise from the top. They hiked the mountain using the Roman ramp and learned about the amazing history of Masada from the top. The view from the top was a highlight of the trip for the group. After, at the bottom of the mountain, the group had a delicious breakfast and some much needed coffee. The group was then rewarded with a nature walk to the Ein Gedi waterfalls, where the participants enjoyed playing in the cool water.They then drove to the Dead Sea, where they floated in the salt water at EIn Bokek Beach. After leaving the Dead Sea, the group headed to the Bedouin tents where they are spending the night tonight. They learned about traditional Bedouin music, ate a delicious traditional Bedouin meal, and enjoyed a festive evening lit by bonfire.
TL-30-407: This Israel by Bike group spent their last day in Jerusalem on a somber note. They toured Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust museum and memorial, followed by Har Herzl National Memorial, Israel’s national cemetery. It was a very meaningful and emotional day for the entire group. In the evening, the group left Jerusalem and departed for the Negev, or Israeli desert. Last night the group enjoyed their night camping out under the stars. Everyone loved the authentic camping experience and incredible night’s sky.
TL-30-408 and TL-30-409: The group traveled to Arad and prepared for the arrival of the Israeli peers who will be joining the tour on Tuesday morning. The addition of the Israeli peers will give the participants a great opportunity to learn about Israeli culture through people their own age. The group will be spending the night in Arad.
TL-30-410: The group landed this evening and, after a long journey, all is well in Israel! After arriving at Ben Gurion Airport, the group met their Israeli tour guide and headed up north to Kibbutz Orchan in the Golan Heights. Here they enjoyed their first dinner together and finished the evening getting to know one another better with a few ice breakers, all before settling into a much needed night’s sleep!
Want to see Sunday’s updates? Read the updates from July 27 here!