Day 02 - Negev: Masada, Bedouin Hospitality, Tel Arad, Dead Sea

Today is December 14, 2022. I am here in Israel with Sun Grove Community Church experiencing the biblical characters who have come alive our tour guide, Ronen. Today we went to Masada where King Herod's palace sits. He strategically picked the location because he would control the Roman trade route. 

We rode camels in an area where nomads are living. What an experience! I have ridden a bucking bronco and have only seen cowboys in action. Just getting on and starting the camel was a heart-racing experience I will never forget. I was on a bucking camel who wasn't trying to get rid of me but was just standing up with two people on his back. 

Then our whole church group floated in the Dead Sea. It felt wonderful. I would recommend for anyone to come to Israel to experience up close and personal the history of Israel. Israel called to my heart. 

Shalom,

Sherie Brunner