What a week! HUC took all of us on a three day trip through the Golan Heights in the Northern-most area of the country. It was a wonderful trip and very educational. At times, it was hard to believe where we were. We stayed on a beautiful kibbutz and spent our days touring various historical parts of the north. We were on the Syrian and Lebanon borders and even spent some time in Kiryat Shimona, one of the cities hit hardest by the war. All along, learning the history of this land and why it is so stragically important we keep it in our control. We kayaked down the Jordan River and went hiking through the mountains and waterfalls of the Golan Heights. We concluded our trip with a little swimming in the Kinneret followed by a special visit to a cemetary which contains the graves of some of the most important figures in the pioneering and development of Israel, prior to 1948(when Israel became a Jewish state). By the time we arrived back to Jerusalem Thursday evening, we were completely exhausted!
Friday was our day to relax- but not really because I had lots of shopping to do for the big birthday bash we had at our apartment Saturday night for Matt's birthday! Forty people came over for dessert and Havdalah to celebrate Matt turning the big 3-0! It was a really great night.
Attached are many photos from our trip. Unfortunately, I got so caught up in the birthday celebration, I forgot to take pictures at the party!
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I am so happy to see your bright shining faces. Sounds wonderful, the sunset amazing. Hope the party was a blast. Love you both. MOM
Happy Birthday Matt. Sounds like every day is better than the day before. Enjoy. Love to both of you.
Aunt Sandie
Wow isn't it funny that I don't even know half of what you have been up to and I am only an hour away! These are great pictures and memories that will last a lifetime. Keep on enjoying yourselves in this gorgeous country of ours. Looking forward to seeing you soon. (Zoey misses you guys and of course Mitzy....)
Happy beleted. You guys look great. We all miss you. Glad you guys have this site to share with us.Maria is still semi retired and loving it. Talk to you soon.
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