We went to a breathtaking viewpoint called Haas Promenade to admire the city and had a discussion. As we admired the Holy Land, we shared what Jerusalem and tradition meant to us.
We went to a breathtaking viewpoint called Haas Promenade to admire the city and had a discussion. As we admired the Holy Land, we shared what Jerusalem and tradition meant to us.
We took "once-in-a-lifetime" pictures riding on the camels and each group gave their camel a name. We gathered for a Bedouin style dinner and cooked s'mores at the camp fire. Some of us even saw shooting stars!
We took pictures in front of a spectacular view and took a moment to absorb the splendor of the Negev. Next, we drove to become immersed in the Bedouin culture.
There is only one way to appreciate the essence of the desert. With the sun shining bright, we held on for dear life as we were led by Bedouins on the backs of camels!
It was a beautiful hike to a waterfall and up to a gorgeous view. Like all Israeli trails, it ended with a giant staircase and ice cream (for some reason hikes in Israel all seem to end that way).
They live in tents and are very spiritual people from my understanding. One of the Bedouins spoke to us about their culture and the way they live. They have very little communication with the outside world and rely solely on themselves for resources.
When it got darker, we went out into the desert itself and stargazed. This was something that I really did not expect to be as spiritual as it was. There's just something about being in the middle of the desert with the only sound of silence that makes this very meaningful.
Wow! What an amazing experience it has been so far!
Beautiful views and new friends! #Shorashim #Birthright