Today is May 22, 2013 -
The group spent the day in the Upper Galilee. They began at an overlook at Metula, and then went on a water hike in Nahal Snir. This afternoon the group had a blast kayaking in the Jordan River. From there they went shopping at the famous Naot factory in Kibbutz Neot Mordechai, where they had fun trying on and buying sandals.. The group went out in Tiberius for dinner and headed back to Hanaton for a quiet evening.
After a great Shabbat complete with spirited davening and loads of ruach, Bus H was excited to get another week started. In the morning the group made their way to Little Rock, AK where they visited Central High School. There they learned about the history of the desegregation movement in the United States and the importance of this school, the first racially integrated school in the country. The group then spent some time at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library where they learned more about the former President of the United States. In the afternoon they checked into their hotel and later they went out to ice skating.
After a great Shabbat complete with spirited davening and loads of ruach, Bus E was excited to get another week started On Sunday the group set off for Toronto. When they arrived, they visited the Ontario Science Center. There they saw a live CSI: Crime Scene show where they learned about Crime Scene Investigation science and then had time to explore the exhibits around the complex. Later on they went to a local synagogue for dinner. Afterwards the group had a fun evening games program and went to their host homes for a good night’s sleep.
This morning Bus D left Billings headed for Yellowstone. On the way, the group stopped off at an outlook in the mountains and played in the snow! For almost everyone on the bus, this was their first time seeing snow in July. When they arrived at the park the group went to look out point to see the majestic views. The group then had a BBQ dinner and an evening program. The wheelniks are very excited for tomorrow when they will get a chance to take in the park.
This morning Bus C davened a special shacharit for Rosh Chosdesh. The group then began the ride to Sioux Falls. On the way they stopped at the SPAM Museum in Austin, MN. At the museum they learned about the role SPAM played in WWII and also got to view the 4,752 cans of SPAM that are present inside the museum. Afterwards, the group ate lunch outdoors (no SPAM included!). When they arrived, they headed over to a local Laundromat to do some laundry. For some of the wheelniks this was their first time washing their own clothes and the staff and other wheelniks made sure to help them separate the colors from the whites. Afterwards everything was neatly folded they had dinner and then finished the day with an evening program.
Today the wheelniks made their way to Atlanta. Once in the city, Bus A visited the World of Coca Cola where they learned how the beverage is made and got the chance to taste various flavors and Coca Cola products from around the world. Later, the group headed underground and had free time to explore the shopping area of Underground Atlanta. In the evening, they checked into their hotel, had dinner and then played a get-to-know-your-staff game.
This morning Bus A joined their host congregation for shacharit. After saying thank you, they boarded the bus for Charlotte. On the way, the group watched the movie Freedom Writers. When they arrived they went shopping for various treats for the weekend. After picking up some things for their SpongeBob themed Shabbat, Bus A checked into their hotel, got a quick rest, cleaned up and came together dressed in their finest clothes for their first Shabbat together. Shabbat Shalom!
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