Unbelievable how time flies.! ONE YEAR !! Here is the planned trip .To experience the adventure again click on all links shown..Wow!!

1. A “Special Presentation” For

2. Dear Volunteer, Welcome to your Special Presentation about your trip
―Back To The kibbutz Reunion‖. In this presentation you will have the
chance to experience all your senses:
What are your senses?
The five senses are: taste, hearing ,seeing, feeling and smelling.
A picture is worth more than a thousand words. As you go through the
slides there are plenty of links where you can click on and chose which
pictures you would like to see, including there are videos of a variety of
choices, not forgetting all the explanations which come with the pictures.
The greatest part of this unique presentation is that your sixth sense
comes out when you meet your old friends. The atmosphere will be so
awesome and exciting filled with emotion as there is so much to share.
We wish you a pleasant stay here and will see you at the ―Kibbutz
Gathering‖ on Kibbutz Tzora on the 18th at 20:30 (Entrance is Free)
Don’t forget Bob Dylan is having his concert on the 20th in Ramat Gan. For
more information please contact our staff that is if you want to go.

3. Around the world, through the day and night on our return trip to Israel.

4. On our way back to
the Kibbutz Reunion
Click anywhere for lovely pictures of ELAL

5. “ Shalom, This is your Captain speaking , We Are
About To Land In Ben Gurion International Airport
Please Fasten Your Seat Belts!”

9. Shalom Welcome Back To Israel

10. 12th June, 2011
On arrival with all that excitement about the flight you will be transferred to
Kibbutz Nir-Etzion Guesthouse near the Coast. Early in the Evening a stroll
over to watch the Sun Set over the sea which is very romantic and emotional
when you think of beautiful things in life as you watch Nature Performs its duty
every day of our lives..
After that romantic scene there is a ―Welcome Dinner‖ waiting for hungry souls
who haven’t eaten since they left home. Then there is a meeting with the
organizers.
Click anywhere for list of guesthouse pictures around the country

11. 13th June,2011
―Boker Tov‖. Hope you caught up with your sleep and that have recovered
from your Jetlag as we begin with the famous Israeli breakfast with lots of
great food on the menu. We leave afterwards by coach to visit ―The Old
Courtyard‖ at Kibbutz Ein Shemer. Click here for pictures what you will
experience.

12. After that we continue to Caesarea’s Old City
For more beautiful pictures around the old city please click here

13. We Continue Our Trip To The Sea Of Galilee.
Click on picture for more exotic scenes

14. Before our climb by foot to the top you are requested to drink at least
1.5 liters of water. The weather is hot and a cap/hat is recommended.
Arbel Cliff Overlooking The Sea Of Galilee>>Surprise Tour On
Mountain Click on Picture then hover your mouse over<<<<

15. Hope you survived the Trek up the mountain without blisters or any aches
or pains as we head for the guest houses in the area near the sea. Are you
hungry? Yes! When we are rested and fed, we will in the evening sail
across the lake with great musical backgrounds from the olden times.
Click on Picture to listen to some of the greatest songs from the
olden times. There are a bunch of videos which you can also watch
while you enjoy the music.

16. After that hectic exciting day that we had, we return to our guest house
for the night at Kibbutz Degania Bet.
Click here for pictures where you will lay your tired bodies..
How do we sleep?
Click on picture to find the right methods and decide for yourselves.
Tomorrow be sure that you slept well, because we have a lot to see and
do.
Layla Tov

17. June14th,2011
Safed
―Boker Tov‖. After a feast of good Israeli breakfast we take the
coach to Sefad. Click on picture for more information and
pictures about this Unique City Of Safed
Safed (also spelled
Safed, Zefat, Tsfat, Zfat, Safad, Safes, Safet, Tzfat, etc.).
Wow! What a experience, a memory for a life time! We leave
Safed to the Northern Border Of Israel/Lebanon to hear
about the security and strategic situation.

18. Click on Pictures
Click on Lebanese flag for
conflict pictures
Welcome =
Peace, Shalom
Click on Israeli Flag for a strategic situation
Click on Border Picture For more photos

19. After that emotional experience from the Border we continue to Banias Nature
Reserve.
It is possible to drink the water from the river! Take precautions when entering
the water. Its freezing cold!! It’s worthwhile a dip.
Click On Bottom
Pictures For More
Information

20. Later on we will now challenge you to see how you can cope with rafting.
Tips:
•Leave all personal items on coach or in safe box provided
•If you want to take certain things, put them in a plastic bag before you
enter the water.
•Life Jackets must be worn throughout the ride.
•On the ride have a break somewhere to chill out its awesome!
Click on picture for spectacular scenes of rafting.

21. Hope you are not to wet .Don’t Worry Be Happy! Its only water and the weather
is hot. We will drop in to the guesthouse which is not far away, grab something
to eat, then head to the ancient Roman City Of Beit Shean to experience what
surprises the city has for us in the night life.
Click on picture for a exciting magic tour of photos of ancient city
>> Overnight with pleasant dreams in Kibbutz Degania Bet

22. Click on clock to hear beautiful sunshine music from your choice
15 th June, 2011
dzień dobry 좋은 아침
Good Morning bom dia おはよう
buenos días доброе утро dobré ráno
günaydın добро утро god morgen
maidin mhaith Goedemorgen, Guten Morgen buongiorno bonjour

23. If we have forgotten to say ―Good Morning‖ in your language, apologies
from the bottom of our hearts but the intention is good. After having
breakfast we will start our day travelling down the Jordan Valley(click here
for explanation) towards the Dead Sea.
**For beautiful music please ask the driver to tune into 96.3 FM.(Radio
Jordan) broadcasting from Amman in English. News is in English**.
Click here for history on the Jordan Valley Conflict

24. You might feel the change while we make the descent to the level of -400 meters.
Tip : Hold your breath, close your nose with your hand for a few seconds.
If it possible and we have the time (hold thumbs) we will stop at the National Park
of ―David’s Stream and Waterfall‖. It’s a easy walk for the tired ones, fat or
thin, small or big,
You will also hear stories about tigers wondering about the area…
Please abide by all instructions by the National Parks Reserve
Click on picture for a explanation and photos of David’s Stream

25. Tips before entering the Dead Sea:
•Don’t dive into the water!
•Walk into the water , sit down as you would on a chair then see
the surprise…its awesome!
•Try the ―Mud‖ its fun and healthy especially for photo memories.
•Click here for great muddy pictures.
•Enter with shoes or sandals as there are plenty of rocks.
•If you get salt into your eyes DON’T PANIC!! come out to the
nearest shower and wash your face.
•Have a shower afterwards.
•Enjoy!!
Be sure that someone takes pictures of this great experience
because you don’t have this opportunity to do this everyday.
The following slide will have links to hundreds of beautiful
pictures.
WELCOME TO THE DEAD SEA
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

26. The Dead Sea
-400m Below Sea Level
Click on picture for more information
Click on Map for Slide Show
Click on below link for history around the
Dead Sea area
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Sea
Click on picture for more beautiful
scenes
Is that you? Do you remember
that time, if not Now is the
time to experience the fun and
excitement of lying and
reading the paper on the
water.

27. Did you have fun with the Mud? We are sure you all did. We continue
18km south towards Masada but click here for a surprise about Ein
Gedi.
We will now ―invade‖ Masada as we ascend by cable car and come
down via the Roman Siege rampart.
Click on Picture for an unforgettable experience filled with loads of
information, pictures, videos and plenty more..

28. Who wants to ride me?
Warning! I smell, so dress accordingly
I have plenty of water so if you are thirsty,
Just ask and I will pee out some.
Click on me to see the family
before you dare to ride

29. Now that you have officially been introduced to the ―Camel Family‖, we would like
to invite you to visit a Bedouin Camp of >> Kfar HaNokdim <<
where the hospitality is one of the finest, warmest kinds in the world.
For loads of pictures with explanations please click here to be customized to the
way the Bedouin Tribe lives.
Mamshit experience is awesome! and a must to see to find out more about the site
please click here to enjoy the pictures.
We close the day with a great campfire dinner and we sleep on mattresses. Hope
you have sleeping bags. If not the authorities will supply them. Don’t worry.!
Overnight in campground, sleep well ,plenty more places to see tomorrow
Click on picture for campground information

30. June 16, 2011
Click here to see if you can recognize your Kibbutz !
Click here to see if you can see yourself/ves—thousands of pictures!!
Today we have a lot to see and do. High spirits and motivation is more
than welcome including a good sense of humor. The coach will take us
to the large crater and the desert oasis of Ein-Yorqe’am
For pictures click here about Ein Yorqe’am –great scenes.
Who is scared of caves and cavemen? Because we are going to
discover what real caves look like as we move on to Beit Guvrin and
Maresha .
For pictures from Beit Guvrin click here
For pictures from Maresha click here
Click on couples

31. David Citadel Jerusalem
Wow what a trip! Now that we have seen and experienced what the
caves are, we continue to Jerusalem to watch the Sound & Light Show
at the David Citadel.
To end the day we check into the Park Hotel for the night and a good
meal.
In the meanwhile you can look at some pictures about Jerusalem so
click here
Tomorrow we have a lot to see and experience.

32. June 17, 2011
Boker Tov!
Today we have a long day (hope you have good walking shoes) as we
will visit just about all the major sites in the Capital. What we can do
today, it will not be enough as there is so much to see.
•Jaffa Gate
•Old City
•Down the Market Street
•Jewish Quarter
•Roman Cardo
•Western Wall
•Temple Mount
•Via Dolorosa
•Church of the Holy Sepulcher
•Old Bazaar
•Hummas Click on Pictures for more photos
If afterwards when we return to the Park Hotel and you are
hungry there will be dinner waiting for you.
Sleep well .Tomorrow is D-Day.

33. June 18,2011
We leave by coach to Tel Aviv in the morning to explore some of the
interesting older neighborhoods in this vibrant metropolis. This city does not
sleep as there is always something to do. It is not like many cities in the
world. The nicest thing about Tel Aviv, its safe even when you walk around in
the early hours of the morning.
Click here to see some lovely pictures, videos, history, explanations and
more.
For pictures about the old port click here
For Jaffa Flea Market there will be time to shop for souvenirs click to have a
look what you would like to take home with you. Have a look here for some
lovely and beautiful items
Tip: It’s a custom to bargain the price- don’t be shy.

34. June 18,2011
We leave Tel –Aviv for Kibbutz Tzora
―The Farewell Event” 20:30 -24:00
•The “Tekes‖(event) has a lot to offer such as good food, great
music show, dancing , sharing of pictures on big screen, blessings
and plenty more..
• Reminder for the people who want to attend Bob Dylan’s
Concert 20th June 2011 at the Ramat Gan Stadium should speak
with the staff members for assistance.
Overnight at Park Hotel-Jerusalem
.
For any questions please approach our staff who will be willing to help.
Thank You for coming..!
Shalom Lahitraot
Our website is: www.kibbutzvolunteers.org.il