Eilat

(Tue) Our overnight began with a stop in the town called Yerucham. Sporting our headcoverings and camelbacks we were on for a hike, called Ein Avdat. We all enjoyed a calmer, but fiery hot hike. Time for the next adventure: camel riding. We exchanged nice laughs while bumping from side to side atop these funny- looking animals. After a nice long bus ride, but before reaching our hotel, we stopped at a lookout point. With all the mountains and valleys in view, a hearty kumzits was achieved; time to get back on the bus. We checked into the hotel and all settled down. Last activity of the day: swimmiing. We walked to a nice big pool where we all enjoyed a long swim before the nine days. 

(Wed) Today was a water day in Eilat :) It all started with the aquarium. We spoted some strange fish and sharks and even got to see someone inside the giant tank feeding them. Next we were buckled in as we ventured with the 3d movie through the depths of the ocean. The water fun continues- We boarded a boat whose name was very original: Eilat =) Aboard the boat we had many options of what to do. Some tanned and chilled while the daring ones jumped off the verrry high diving board. Of course there was the option of just to swim. We now had a choice of either tubing, jetskiing, or parasailing. No matter which one we each picked, they were all a blast! It was time for our sopping wet crew to head on back to our hotel for the night, the Adi. For night activity we got to go to a mall right near our hotel, everyone sure had fun buying presents and food. We also had a chance to stop off at the boardwalk and enjoy the hot Israeli breeze. 

(Thur) Every good day starts with a good breakfast, this one was provided by our hotel. The beach was our base for the next few hours. Everyone was kept busy with the many activities. There was snorkling; wearing our funny goggles and air pipe, we plunged into the water to view the corals and beautiful fish. Snorkling was only a microcosm of what was to come, scuba diving. First we dressed up in our wet suit and flippers and were then given an oxygen tank. Along with each of our guides, we dove deeper and deeper. Here we were shown the amazing underworld and some of the most awesome water creatures. A guide was underwater taking the most gorgeous picture which some of us bought after. Fish spa was next. The funniest sensation was felt as we dipped our feet into a pool swarming with fish. Called the Gaara Rufa; these tiny fish actually ate the dead skin right off of our feet. Now we were off to a yummy treet: Big Apple Pizza. The way back home was a long and tiring ride although we even got to see the Egyptian border. Can't wait for a fun weekend in the old city. =)

=) Hadasa