Woo its Saturday! Unfortunately we had a change of plans today; apparently there are going to be floods in the Dead Sea area later this week so instead of going to Bethlehem we went with the Monday schedule. First we went to Massada (pic above) which is where King Herod built a palace in the desert. And of course when I get to the desert I GET HUNGRY so I'm starving in the desert, but the good news is we weren't there forever :) Then we ate and I was very happy about that. We ate at the cafe at Qumran Visiter Center it was really good. I had a Falafel, which is a pita pocket thing with lettuce, and these meat ball things, and french fry looking things. Qumran is where they found the Dead Sea Scrolls by the way. It was a very interesting sight with a lot of caves and of course it was hot still because we were still in the desert. Then the best part of the day arrived, The Dead Sea, which is really called the Salt Sea. When we got to the Dead Sea we headed straight to the dressing rooms to change into swim suits. Let me tell ya... old men in speedo's was the scariest thing on this entire trip. So, we all got in the Dead Sea and Matt rubbed mud on his face and my mom slung mud all over herself for the picture of course. It was hilarious, then the burning began. I was apparently the only one burning from head to toe, but I wasn't completely alone considering Matt was yelling his face was burning off so we went to the outdoor showers and of course there was a line so the burning kept raging until finally we got to one. Afterwards we all got back on the bus, smelly of course, to leave for the hotel. I was sooooo ready for a shower but the day was a amazing experience and I loved it:D
Diane
Hello Team SCS! You're doing a great job blogging. Having been there myself, I can vouch that your descriptions are dead on. Such as the sights you see at the Dead Sea changing rooms and what a falafel is - you're exactly right! There are many of us back in the U.S. praying for your journey. That you are safe, that you are inspired, and that you'll be forever changed (in a good way)! When you head north to the Sea of Galilee, be sure to enjoy some St. Peter's fish. Ask Mr. Crow which part of the fish he enjoys the most.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work posting - you're doing a great job. - Holly Crow
Awesome! You guys seem to be having an amazing time. We are watching the blog for all of the latest updates, each of the students on campus will be looking at the blogs on Monday, so keep up the great writing! We will continue to pray for your safety and witness. - Mr. Richards
ReplyDeleteJust letting you know that the eyes of CHINA are upon you! Sounds like you are having a wonderful trip, as are we. Check out the latest and greatest on our blog when you get a chance. Stay safe, and know that you are loved all over the world!
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Great post. As some of you know our family will be there in a month, including a trip to the Dead Sea but I will NOT wear a speedo!
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