Day Nineteen

Day Nineteen:

Todays hike from indside the Machtesh to outside the Machtesh was stressful. I was in charge of the caboose fro the group. That’s means that it was my responsibility to make sure that the group, which is close to a hundred people stay somewhat together. No just imagine a 100 hippies in one of the most beautiful places in the world not getting lost, lazy, or just sidetracked by some rock, bug, or imaginary fairy. The hike itself was packed with incredible beauty and the whole time I was wishing that I had been on my own. I decided right there and then, that I would leave the group after Shabbat and start hiking the rest of the trail on my own, or with few people. When we arrived to Mitspe Ramon and small city on the edge of the crater we made a lil parade through the streets and danced with kids, painted faces, and played music. It was great fun after a stressful day. I drank a delicious beer and a chicken sandwich. Yum.