One of the first places we visited once we arrived in Israel was Atlit, a detention camp for people coming to Israel in the 1940’s. We went on guided tours through the camp, learning about the rich history of the area. We watched videos on the experiences of the people who lived there, and went in a simulated ship. Many would agree this was the best part of the tour, as we witnessed an animatronic performance of the arrival of the people. We watched them arrive by ship, and got to have a first-hand experience of their struggles and achievements. After the camp, some of us caught up on some much needed sleep from the jetlag until we finally arrived at our next location. We stopped by Ramat Hanadiv, a park which consisted of hundreds of acres of trails, nature, and wildlife. Our group got to see the tomb and resting place of the original contributor of the area, as well as the fountains with koy fish, plants, and beautiful scenic views. After taking many pictures, our group boarded the bus and began our journey to the hotel in Tiberias. We had a wonderful dinner in the hotel, with authentic Israeli food (and of course our typical American chicken and fries, too). After dinner we did ice breakers with our group, getting to know each other even better than before. Even after just one day, it was clear to just about everyone that Mayanot Bus 389 would have a fantastic trip together. We spent the rest of the night hanging out in the common area of the hotel, drinking wine, or falling asleep in order to be well rested for the remainder of our trip, all having the common mindset that we cannot wait for all that is to come.