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The night before we were going to
climb Masada I did not feel so well. My throat hurt, I felt
nauseous, so instead of going out and playing at the BEAUTIFUL Youth
Hostile we were at which just happened to be having a big dance party for
some Israeli teens, I decided to go to bed.
When my alarm went off at 3am the
next morning I was not feeling any better. Of course, i didn't tell
any of my Madrichim (counselors) because I wanted to climb
Masada! I had heard so much about that incredible journey I
could not imagine not going.
Our trip started, and the first
thing that happened was our teacher who was leading us had to direct some
soldiers in the right direction. They were going on an easier path
then us so they couldn't just follow us the entire way. Then we had
to climb through valleys and such. And for the first 30 minutes I
was in front.
It was a beautiful climb, until I
started hyperventilating. My tonsils had swollen so large that it
was difficult for me to breath, they were blocking my airway. Now,
some of you may laugh at that, but for me, it was scary! So I sat
down, I drank some water, and then I kept going. Honestly, I thought
I'd never make it to the top.
I finally did though and I saw
the most beautiful sunrise I have ever seen. Looking out over
the dead sea, I decided it was worth it. To pray in a place we
know other Jews prayed thousands of years ago is an amazing feeling.
There is a connection to the land that is indescribable.
Even though I almost died on my way
to the top, I still think the hike up Masada was one of the more amazing
of our trip.
Anna
Bennett
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