Traveling Up North

(Public square near my accommodation)

The last morning together was hectic as people got up, some ate breakfast, all packed, cleaned their rooms and checked out. Then there was the organization of what bus you will be taking, group pictures, class pictures and random other pictures. Some goodbyes, some we'll see you later when we visit and finally everyone on their bus to their accommodations.

Israel is a relatively skinning country and as we left Jerusalem for the north we would be traveling up and then along the coast.

We stopped to drop off other volunteers at their lodging along the way, Karmiel is the last stop.

Israel is a striking country as you travel through it, made up of towns and cities clustered together and then small farms and industrial areas here and there. I was surprised to hear people talking about the water and I looked over and I see the Mediterranean Sea and sand beaches. I'll be about 25 minute bus ride from the ocean but my goal is to actually get in the Mediterranean Sea this trip to Israel.

We arrived at our accommodations and can we say deluxe! The rooms had water and snacks set out and soap and other stuff we would need to start out. The lady who was in charge gave us a tour and took us outside the center to show us where places are that we might need. After a falafel and grocery shopping run it was time to do laundry. Tomorrow it will be time to head to the station in the morning to meet our volunteer coordinator.