We are back at our hotel after a fun day. Almost all the kids climbed Masada this morning at 5:30 am. There was no beautiful sunrise because of the weather but it was a spirited climb and Rabbi David led them in a beautiful Shacharit Service. By the end of their time on Masada, Michael Agus had also joined the group and he, Andy, and a group of the kids chose to hike back down again. After breakfast, we were on our way to Ein Gedi but we found out it was closed because of rain and went to a different fresh water spring/hike. We walked through the stream and had a lot of fun (except for those who did not want to get their shoes wet...). And then, to the Dead Sea. The kids were floating away, even though it was raining outside. They swam, did the mud, rinsed and had a delicious lunch. Our kids experienced something amazing- because rain is so rare in the Negev and we were here for rain, we saw waterfalls off the sides of mountains. It was so unusual that people were pulling their cars to the side of the road to see. We also saw a double rainbow across the Dead Sea in Jordan. (We did not go to Jordan, don't worry) The Ahava Factory was our last stop of the day. And now, we are having a little free time before dinner. After dinner we will sing together, play some games, and pack. We leave for Tel Aviv in the morning.
You can see all of this in pictures and video on the school website www.sassds.org. There is also a blog and we would love to hear from you!
Hello my exciting 8th Graders (and colleagues and parents, too!). You all seem to be having a blast and soaking in all the sights, sounds, and smells Israel has to offer! Hope you saved some mud for me (I could really use a facial!). Anyone know what the mud was originally used for? 2 Points toward your final for every one who comes back with the right answer (and you can't ask D-Rez!).
ReplyDeleteTake care and see you all soon. I miss you guys a lot.
Love,
Mr. M.