... . Our first Friday in Israel completely changed my views on the trip. Friday morning, we rode a bus for three hours to the Negev Desert. We had plans to stay in a Bedouin Tent for the night, wake up early and hike up to the top of Massada to see the sunrise. Massada is one of the holiest places in Israel and it ... symbolizes freedom for the Jews. It is a tall mountain with winding paths and holy sanctuaries. We were woken up at three o"clock in the morning by the singing of the Bedouin's and we were served their traditional tea and crackers. We started our hike up Massada and we were al...

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... son of King Hussein assumed the throne of his father after his death in February. Since then he has consolidated his power and established his domestic priorities. Home to the Bedouin many of whom still live a traditional lifestyle in the desert. The capital city of Amman is a modern thriving city built on many small hills. Amman is home to many museums ... ...

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