Monday, February 21, 2011

We're Back!

We have internet again!  Mazel Tov!

So much has happened in the last two days. Here we go...

We went to Ben Gurion's hut, saw his library, his famous black rimmed glasses and comfy slippers. Did you know he drank a kuch much everyday?

We had a nice lunch.

On Saturday night we had a touching havdalah ceremony in a cave followed by a once in a lifetime moonlit hike. Here's the review...

Jonah A. dark, fun, bumpy
Alex G. cool, unusual, exciting
Miriam dark, challenging, fun
Taylor tired, really cool
Zoe incredible, breath taking, memorable
Hannah tiring, fun, challenging
Jamie amazing, tiring, beautiful
Emma exciting, educational, amusing
Alex M. unique, tiring, special
Toni fun, special
Jenn M. amusing, exciting, special
Jessica different, frightening, unique
Jennifer B. exciting, adventurous, fun
Olivia exciting, fun, challenging
Amanda C. special, memorable, amazing
Maddie scary, fun, tiring
Alyssa fun, dark, exciting
Benji magnificent, majestic, memorable
Adam tiring but memorable
Elijah dark, scary, fun
Oli scary, tiring, exciting
Jonah R. mentally tiring, amazing
Max fun
Sam hikey, dark, memorable
Justin dark, stupendous, amazing
Shira dark, amusing, funny
Alex B. dark, fun, memorable
Jeremie muddy, magical, narrow
David dark, mysterious, thrilling
Emily fun, rocky, narrow
Lauren dark, narrow, fun
Amanda E. memorable, mysterious, interesting
Sydney dirty, beautiful, fascinating
Eric stupendous, awesome, cold
Aaron dark, rocky, exciting
Ron dangerous, dark, open space
Jeremy dark, fun, extraordinary

We had roasted leaves as a midnight snack.

Yesterday was wall-to-wall Israeli fun! Camel rides in a sand storm, a walk up Masada, our bar/bat mitzvot ceremonies on top of the biggest rock in the world, a float in the dead sea and a party at Afik. Enough said!

We arrived at Nes Harim last night and the kids had no trouble falling asleep. Today we went to see the devastation of the Carmel in the morning and then spent the afternoon learning the ancient art of paper cutting with the local expert.

More tomorrow if we have internet. Please comment below so we know you're out there reading.

Josie and Eden

7 comments:

  1. Looks like everyone is having a great time! Keep the pictures coming

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  2. I love this!!!! these last pics are breathtaking - and a video no less!!! you made my day!! this trip just seems unbelievable!! We miss you guys but thrilled to see that you're having such an amazing trip!! Again, a million thanks for a glimpse of the joy & awe our children are experiencing!!
    laurie

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  3. The pictures are incredible! The kids look amazing and thank you for the video of them experiencing the dead sea. Everyone I speak with thinks this is a trip of a lifetime and I couldn't agree more.

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  4. You are working so hard to keep us up to date. A million thanks. The pictures are fabulous. We are away but can't wait to open the pictures and read your blog. A highlight of our day! With every picture we see memories being made that will last them a lifetime. Love the video.
    Thanks to all of you!

    Robert and Joelle

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  5. Auntie Linda ( I belong to Aaron Burke ) - I am enjoying every picture, blog entry and imagined discovery! Thank you so much for sharing this great adventure. Todah rabah!

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  6. wow this trip seems like the experience of a lifetime we miss you but are so happy to see how much you are enjoying yourselves.
    can't wait to see more...

    Muriel (Myriam's mom)

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  7. amzaing job guys!! i look forward to seeing all the updates everyday!thx for the beautiful pics!! everyone looks amazing!

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