The group started their day early this morning... at 4 am! From the Bedouin tents, it was a short ride to the base of Masada.
Leaving their buses, they ascended up the stairs that hug the side of the mountain. Both buses reached the top of the mountain just in time to see the beautiful sunrise over the Dead Sea.
After enjoying the sunrise, the group spent a few hours with the madrichei masa (tour guides) visiting the archaeological sites that are located all across the top of the mountain. At the Bedouin tents last night, they learned about the story of Masada and the Jewish resistance that took place there through a puppet show put on by the madrichim (staff). On top of the Masada today, there were surprise skits in different locations to help bring to life how important this story of sacrifice and resistance is to the history of the Jewish people.
After walking down the other side of Masada, they ate a fantastic breakfast and made the 20 minute drive to the Dead Sea. There, they enjoyed some rays and experienced the sensation of their own bodies transforming into flotation devices. I am currently at Camp Tavor and unable to post photos, however I will be able to post photos from Masada and the Dead Sea!
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