A week has passed, and we had a very relaxing day today which was really needed. First of all, it was our awesome medic Rafiki’s birthday who just turned 23. Mazal Tov Rafiki, we love you! Anyway, we woke up to a bunch of cats and some ibexes roaming around, ate breakfast, and then did a workshop about the upcoming summer camp that we are planning. After a few hours passed, we left for a very nice hotel on the Dead Sea. When we arrived, we ate a much needed meal. Then, we got changed and hopped into the Dead Sea, which was truly amazing. At first when we got in it stung a lot, but we got used to it. The salt makes your skin feel oily and soft. Some of us even took mud baths. What is even more amazing is how you float on top of the water with out even trying and if you try to touch the bottom of the sea, you rise right back up. Don’t forget that the dead sea is the lowest place on earth, and it was extremely hot- about 115 degrees farenheight, making the water in the sea really warm as well. After swimming and relaxing, we were off to the Bedouin tent in the Negev for the night. When we arrived, we settled into the village and then rode camels and donkeys. It was a very interesting and exciting experience, and definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity. Next, we leanred about the Bedoiun culture and drank amazing tea and horrible black coffee. We also danced while our host played a Bedouin instrument. The dinner we ate was a classic Bedoiun meal and spent the rest of the night under the beautiful Negev stars talking about how far we have come as a group and our hopes and dreams for the future. I feel greatly honored to be a part of such a great Diller group, and all of the kids are truly inspiring. I know that we will all be close for a very long time, and will all succeed in our own way!
It has been a great experience so far as my time in Israel, and I am looking forward to the next two weeks.
Jake
P.S: Mom and Dad, I miss and love you! Say hi to the pups for me.
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