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Hello parents and friends of 8th graders,
Today we woke up at approximately 6:45 a.m. to a wonderful breakfast at our kibbutz. We departed at 8:00 a.m. to arrive at the Jordon River for our kayaking/rafting experience. We rafted for about two hours while encountering "leaches", losses of hats and shoes, tipping over, and falling under the raft. Don't worry parents, we're all fine!!! As everyone finished, we had a bit of a swimming party. It felt incredible and we floated down the river on our stomachs; it was hard to stand up.
We then went back to our bus all dry, changed, and clean, to drive to our friends in the ORT Tiberias school. We met a ton of great people who made us feel very welcome. After we finished exchanging e-mails, playing sports games, doing relays, making mezuzot, and chatting, we were off to the "Midrachov" in Tiberias. We ate, shopped, and had a wonderful time. The separation was sad, but we all know that we made friends for a lifetime.
After we left our Israeli friends, we walked to a dock on the Kinneret where we had a dance party on the Lido boat!!! It was so much fun with the head banging music and the blinding lights. The boat was very nice although we did have to share with some other high schoolers from Dallas.
It was a wonderful day and we can't wait for tomorrow!!! We love you all and have a nice day!
With so much love,
Erin, Emily Z., Elyce, and Cyd
Editor's note: most pictures of this day are in the previous entry entitled "A look into the future."
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May 21st 2008 - reuben, mom and michel: Who's been sleeping in my bed?
Hey Joe, how you doing? Michel says she misses you a little bit, but curiously, she's been sleeping in your bed the past four or five nights. It looks like these Israeli kids created some interseting games to play. That hoola- hoop race looks fun. We hope you and your mates are all well, and we wish you a safe return trip home.We love you.
May 21st 2008 - Melissa Feldmesser: Hello Everyone
Hi Em, Great to hear from you today. It sounds as if you have had another great couple of days. We are so looking forward to seeing you, even Jane. I know shopping has not been a struggle for you, and you thought you would never hear this from me, but spend the rest of the money. No need to bring home the "change." Buy some Israeli chocolate, coffee and maybe some small things like a challah cover. Just remember, the more coffee and chocolate you bring home the greater the chance of you watching Gossip Girls. Jewelry will really boost your chances. hint, hint. Enjoy the rest of your trip and take it all in. I miss you and love you, Mom
May 21st 2008 - Callif Family: Welcome back!
Dear Sara...........................................h and her wonderful classmates, We can't believe your trip is winding down. Thanks for the calls, the pictures, the blogs. You may all be feeling sad that the trip is ending but we are all excited to see you. Please remember to thank your teachers from Milwaukee and Israel from all of us for keeping you safe and entertained! We can't wait to see you (especially all your "brothers"- Frankster, Austino, McWilliams- they keep asking when you are coming home!). We love you! See you soon............love,
Mama, Poppy and Callif :)
May 21st 2008 - ET / Ilan: WASA-B!
What's up, us?
this is the first time we saw the website, adn we just thought we might leave a comment....
have a great last day in Israel, ET and Ilan.
May 21st 2008 - Janna and Dave: The End is Near
Hi Sam and 8th graders and staff. First i want to thank the staff for providing such a great experience for all of you. Second Sam please call Uncle George if you have time. I love the blogs and we are all excited to see you. We will see you soon. Remember everyone this is not goodbye you can always come back to Israel in many ways. Love, Mom
May 22nd 2008 - Felicia Miller: American Idol--Spoiler Alert
Hi Erin,
Can't wait to see you!! We can't wait to hear every detail of your amazing adventure. Thank you for emailing Dad. He was really excited. That was very thoughtful. SPOILER ALERT: I know I promised to let you know about American Idol. David COOK won. It was a GREAT show. We taped it for you. Enjoy the last day. Write in your journal if you're not too tired. You will want to read it later in your life. Promise. Love you, MOM
May 22nd 2008 - Haley Carneol: Sam Carneol
hey sam,
ummm if you have a chance can you try and find those earrings for me!? they were from michal negrin, you can probably find the store at the airport. thank you so much! love you. they kind of look like a rose with a jewel in the middle. if you could find the purple ones that would be awsome! k thanks love you
May 22nd 2008 - debra Katz: only one more shopping day left
Hi Cyd! Can you believe this is your last full day to shop... err.... I mean experience the holy land! (not to worry, shopping at the airport could be considered by some a religous experience!) Take full advantage! I'm sure you all have mixed feelings about the final hours of the trip...but as far as we're concerned, it will be nice to have you and Abba home! We love you, enjoy that spiritual feeling, wink wink, you can get only at the airport (!) and fly safley home to us! Love, Emma (debra!)
May 22nd 2008 - Myra Russek: hello
Hello all. ZOE we are all looking forward to seeing your smiling face tomorrow. To all, have a wonderful evening. Try to sleep on the airplane. We love you, MOM DAD NATANYA Guess what?
Zoe, Meto got braces!!!
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