Jerusalem of Gold
This morning we awoke in Tiberias and visited the Sapir Station to learn about the National Water Carrier. Israel leads the world in water desalination, and the 47-year-old system to move fresh water from the Sea of Galilee and underwater aquifers to the rest of the country has made the desert bloom.
Lunch was at a mall in Alonim. There was Israeli frozen yogurt. Even McDonald's with a drive-thru.
A 2 hour drive to Jerusalem allowed us to see some of the security fence protecting Israel from parts of the West Bank. We sang "Jerusalem of Gold" as we ascended the Judaean Hills and entered Israel's capital city.
We joined 6 other buses for the welcome ceremony at the Haas Promenade overlooking the Old City. We then learned some of the 4,000 years old history of Jerusalem and headed to the mega-event. There were 4,000 Taglit-Birthright Israel participants, lots of live music, and even an in-person presentation by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
We will stay tonight at the Shalom Hotel in Jerusalem and tour more of the city tomorrow.
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