Swimming in Sachneh and Israeli Shopping!

On the 6^th day of our incredible Israel trip, we woke up and traveled to Sachneh, Israel’s famous fresh water springs.  During the morning, which was warm and beautiful, we swam, explored, and even interacted with the small fish living in the water.  The fish were very friendly, and they eagerly swam up to our feet to nibble at our ankles and toes!  This experience was definitely one of the highlights of our trip so far.  After a delicious lunch at a local shopping mall, we traveled north to a Bedouin oasis in the desert.  We rode donkeys and camels, and we got to hear firsthand about life in a Bedouin settlement. We ate a wonderful dinner, gathered around a bonfire for games and activities, and finally went to sleep in a Bedouin tent under the stars.  The experience was both significantly memorable and unforgettable.  We are having a fantastic trip and we cannot wait to see what the rest of the trip will hold. We miss you too!

Paige Epstein and Sydney Altman