Jumping right into Action!
Shorashim Bus 551 jumped right into the action in Israel on day one. After spending the night at a hostel overlooking the Mediterranean, we took to the city of Haifa to kick off the trip. The day began with a leisurely three mile hike down a mountain above Haifa, where we walked down a scenic dry riverbed and partook in group activities that allowed us to get to know one another.
Then we went to the Baha'i Gardens, a beautiful and holy attraction where we took pictures and learned about some of the history of the Middle East from our Israeli tour guide, Jan Shai. Following that, we were off to the German Colony, where we walked around, explored, and ate a delicious lunch. Then, after a short walk to the bus, our group visited another gorgeous scenic outlook over the city. Jan Shai had everyone take some alone time in peace and quiet, where we reflected individually on our time so far and enjoyed the stunning weather and view.
Then came some well-deserved relaxation time back at the hostel before dinner. At the end of the night, we all met for some more group activities and an extremely interesting conversation about our backgrounds. We are all looking forward to day two in Haifa tomorrow as we get set for a full day outdoors.
Photo Credits: Image 1-@captainjaks, Image 2-@bethi_t