Days 15 and 16

Tuesday 28^th July

We started off the morning with some fun team-building exercises that helped to create even stronger bonds between the participants.  Even though we have now been together for two weeks these activities really strengthened the bonds created between us and we all had so much fun doing them.

Back we headed to Miztpe Ramon were we then climbed

up the crater instead of abseiling down it. This was a tough feat in the hot Israeli sun but everyone enjoyed the climb and the incredible views from the top.

After returning to the bus we then started our long

 Journey down to Eilat - we were all very excited to be able to get to see another very different part of Israel. We headed to Arkadia Hotel,  

where we will be staying for two nights. 

By the time we got to Eilat, it was later than expected so we headed to the mall before we went to the hotel to end another fun packed and exhausting day.

Wednesday 29^th  July

We started off the day with an atmospheric davening  followed by a delicious breakfast that was enjoyed by all.  Having filled up on a yummy breakfast we headed to the site Har Tzfachot and began

our three hour hike, where, from the top, we could

see Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.  The

view emphasized how small Israel really is and was important for us to see just how surrounded Israel is, by some not so friendly neighbors'.   

Everyone had a great time on the hike and the madrichim witnesses the group bonding as they sang and chatted their way up the mountain. Madrichim made extra sure everyone was drinking even more than ususal due to the extreme heat in Eilat.

Following this, we headed off to Migdalor Beach where the group went snorkelling in the Red Sea. The Red Sea has one of the most extensive coral reefs in the world, because the sea is so deep (something

very rare for a coral reef).  We then enjoyed beach time and packed lunch on Eilat’s beautiful beaches and went swimming in the sea.

Madrichim made sure to remind everyone to keep drinking and applying sun-cream.

We then made our way to the Red Kanyon which is only 200 metres long but it is deep and is full of beautiful red colours, hence the name. This was an amazing hike as the beauty surrounding us was awesome.

After some relaxation time, the group freshened up.  In the late afternoon the group headed to Har Hizkiyahu and headed on a short hike to an observation point, which looks out onto the desert. 

To end the day slightly cooler than it begun, we went to the Ice Mall and enjoyed the Eilat mall – which has one of the few ice rinks in Israel.

After another exhausting day, we went back to the hotel and headed to bed.

The Tribe Team