Day Eight!

Today we said goodbye to Jerusalem and headed to Tel Aviv. Our first stop was Independence Hall, where we learned about the history of Israel's most cosmopolitan city. We learned all about the history of Tel Aviv and the founding of the State of Israel. And then it was time for some serious cultural immersion, aka shopping.  We let loose in Nachalat Binyamin, an area of Tel Aviv known for its shopping but also for its artist’s market, which is open every Tuesday. We all did our best to support the local economy. After our grueling time shopping, we spread out on the gorgeous beach and enjoyed the sun and surf. It was a perfect afternoon.

Then it was time to board the bus and drive North--way North! We arrived in the beautiful city of Tiberias and had some downtime before meeting with Roi Levy, an Israeli musician. He told us his story using his own music to enhance it. He encouraged us to enjoy everything in the moment and not to try and capture it's meaning through a secondary source like technology. Roi was fascinating, and we came away both relaxed and inspired.

Tomorrow we are going to explore the North more thoroughly and enjoy our last few days here.