shalom.
Wow. I really suck at this whole keeping up with the blog thing. I seem to always put it off and then I forget what I did and that just creates a whole big mess.
But anyways, we're coming down the end of the program. And to be completely honest, I am getting so pumped to head back home to the States. I am so excited to get back to Ohio and start figuring out my life from now on. (I also really miss the snow.)
We went on a really fun trip a week and a half ago to Jerusalem for the Jewish holiday of Tu'Bish Vat. This holiday is known as the festival of trees and it is celebrated by eating lots of fruit/nuts and we were also lucky enough to be able to plant trees in Jerusalem. It was a day trip in which we were given a great tour of the city, which included the Kotel and all the major things to see while there. I actually ended up staying the night with my cousin Freyda who has an apartment right in the city. It was so much fun and she showed me a great time. I'm literally so thrilled to have been able to meet her and have family here in Israel! Now she just has to come visit me in the States...
My cousin Freyda and me!
A crazy beautiful building in the old city.
Emily and me planting our tree in Jerusalem on Tu'Bish Vat.
Our whole group. Awwww.
I also had quite a nice day yesterday when my host family stopped by and invited me out to lunch with them. It was a great way to get off the kibbutz and of course, the food at the restaurant was quite delicious. The day did end kind of weird though when I electrocuted myself. That was fun, but thankfully I am still alive and well. :)
All for now. I'll be home soon...
