These were all great bonding activities, but my favorite part of the day by far was visiting Mt. Bental at the Golan Heights.

We spent our morning hiking in the Golan Heights, swimming in a freshwater spring, and taking in the beautiful views of the vast desert.

We made our way to a shimmering pool of water fed by a picturesque waterfall.

We then trekked up to the bus on a short and sweet climb up broken rocks that served as a natural staircase. It was beautiful.

Our group is filled with enthusiasm to explore and learn. This openness to new adventures has helped us learn and experience so much already, even though the trip has just begun.