Well today was cool. I did well on my Hebrew quiz and it was
just a fun day in general! Oh I also went up against one of my friends in a
competition to see which of us could write the Hebrew alphabet in cursive
faster and I won. I was stoked! During Hebrew, we learned vowels and did a lot
of exercises, so now I can at least sound out most Hebrew signs which is super
exciting!!!
When we came into the caf to eat lunch, there was American
food! Well mostly. I do not feel like I ate that much, but it was so rich that
I was like immediately full. Worst part is that lunch was 30 minutes before our
Regional Hike. Thankfully, the stomachache went away shortly after the trail
got difficult. It was fun and we hiked several miles and stopped at a goat
farm, a spring, and various other places along the way. It was a hard hike
because at times we were hiking straight up a huge hill, but it was fun. I
cannot wait to be in shape!
After the hike, we all quickly went off to take showers and
prepare for Shabbat! At dinner, we did a traditional eating of a piece of bread
and grape juice and sang a couple songs. Then we ate our actual big dinner. At
chapel, the speaker we heard is actually the Pastor of the Church which we will
be attending in Israel! He is so good!
After chapel, many in the group went over to the Miklat(bomb
shelter/our study and play lounge) and played a game called signs for a little
over an hour! It was so fun! I love every moment I get to spend with the Profs,
their families, and with the group! I am so blessed to be here in the Holy
Land. My friend even reminded me today that no matter what happens that we
could complain about, it is such a privilege to be here.
I thank the Lord for this opportunity and for the amazing
people that He is putting in my life and everyone’s through this trip. Well it
has been almost a week since we got here and I cannot believe how fast it has
flown. So far, Israel for a week has been amazing! It is very fun to eat Kosher
and to just learn about a completely different culture than my own.
Well, we have church tomorrow and then we get to walk around
the Old City! I’m very excited to buy a wraparound skirt! This upcoming week is
going to be a busy one! Yay! Shabbat Shalom!
-Susan
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