Top 10

in the time we have spent here we have discovered that there are some very essential things when living in israel and traveling all over the countryside in the heat of summer.

the top ten

10. Do NOT let your "bus buddy" run to the top of a tel (giant hill) 5 minutes before you leave. he will reek and drip and breath heavy for at least the next half hour.

9. Never expect hot water in your shower.. except for in the middle of a hot sunny day.

8. import your own smore materials. we have found several fire pits, but i have yet to see any marshmallows in the grocery store.

7. Do NOT open your eyes underwater while in the dead sea. contact john with further questions or comments

6. bring a frisbee. you are going to want something to do when you are waiting between classes

5. Make sure you pack some earplugs, unless you want to get up before 5 am. the birds sing quite loudly.

4. Don't underestimate the power of the sun. it will burn. bring sunscreen and then at least 5 gallons of lotion to bring the moisture back to the skin.

3. Come a day or 3 early... you will want to see the city, have time to recover, and get the bathroom to yourself.

2. Bring a water bottle.... and with that perhaps some lemons (buy those) OR you could bring the little packets of instant lemonade, propel, tea to take off the metalic bite.

1. Bring sunglasses. Otherwise you will be blinded by the white cenomanian limestone.

---emby, john, and jenni