Israel...Finally

First, I would just like to clear up something...my first kiss did NOT occur December 26, 2003. It occured in the summer of 1999, at Long Lake Camp for the Performing and Fine Arts, on the last night of the first session. If you want more details, inquire within.

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There it is, my Israel Pics! Enter my email address: ang2108@columbia.edu, and the password is "israel."

Ok, so I started typing a whole long thing about Israel, but I realized that it was way too long. So, here are some highlights:

The Negev: I've never been to a dessert before, and just being out there, in the middle of nothing, hearing nothing but the sound of the wind on the sand was truly amazing, even, religious.

The Kotel: Very cool to actually be at the Western Wall, where it all started, and getting to spend a Shabbat there was amazing too. I alos saw Avie Pinkser there. He's a rabbi who taught Hebrew High and he and I became really good friends....he even wrote me a reccommendation for Columbia/JTS.

Camel & Donkey Rides: Camels were fun, but I HATE the donkeys. After Dave fell off of his, I was laughing so hard that I fell off of mine, which made Sam get off of hers.

The Dead Sea: We covered ourselves in mud and went into the somewhat-frigid water. It was really cool just floating there. Plus, it's good for your skin.

Our tourguide: Her name was Morge, and she had a hat with a little alligator on top of it. But she was really cool, and had really good insights into Israel. She also provided us with a "fair and balanced" view of Israel, and made us appreciate just how complex the conflict is. She also had really inspiring stories.

I'm sure that I'm forgetting something, but oh well. That was pretty much Israel...well, a lot more than that, obviously, but it was amazing.

I know that I want to spend at least a semester there, and possibly take a year there.