Today's events were both special and eye opening for everyone on Bus 525. 

We rose to the top and floated on the surface of the Dead Sea; rising to the top is a common theme of the day. 
 

We all hurried into the stalls of Machane Yehuda as we were given an hour and a half to explore this enormous market looking for lunch, secret Moses gifts, and a snack to share. 

There truly is nothing like waking up at 3am for a seriously difficult hike up a mountain for the sunrise. We cheered each other on as we conquered what felt like thousands of winding stairs to reach the ancient fortress of Masada, the site of a famous Jewish rebellion against the Romans. We took a tour and a history lesson before climbing down in the heat of the day.
 

If I had to describe Friday in one word, I would say magical.