Today I spent my first true day in Israel. Already seeing how amazing the country is, I was still not prepared for the splendor of the north.
First I went Banyas and got very close to the Lebenon border. The waterfall was a spectacular sight as was the gorge created by the river that eventually becomes part of the Jordan River.
Next we went up to one of the northernmost points in Israel and looked down at the former battlefield of the Yom Kippur War and right past that,I paused for a moment as I saw the war torn country of Syria for the first time with my own eyes. Even as I looked northward at the troubled country, conflict was errupting on one of the nearby border towns. I was safe from any danger, but still quite close to it.
Last I got a chance to whitewater raft down the Jordan River. It was quite a fun experience and also allowed some time to bond with others who have come on this same birthright trip as me.
Tonight Shabbat comes and for the first time I will spend it in the holy land. Shabbat Shalom. I will continue to send updates through the rest of the trip.
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