Israel here I come!

So, I received some really exciting news on Monday that I have been accepted to the Tel Akko Archaeological Field School. I am so excited and blessed that I have this opportunity and can’t wait for the summer to come in order to finally travel to Tel Akko. Since I am so excited for my time in Israel this summer I have decided to look at some things I want to do while there.

1. Visit the Church of the Nativity

A basilica built in Bethlehem considered to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ. As a Catholic and having attended Catholic school my entire life, I have learned about Jesus and his life through all my years in school. It would be really amazing to finally see the place where Jesus was said to be born. It’s cool to visit there not only from a religious stand point, but also a history view.

2. Become friends with some locals

On this trip I not only want to make connections with other people on the program, but I would also like to form relationships with some Tel Akko locals. My favorite part of travelling is meeting people and learning about them and their way of life. I hope that by living in Tel Akko for a month I will be able to learn more about the area but also the people who live there. If I become friends with locals, they will be able to share with me the best parts of Tel Akko and hsow me their way of life. It would be so mazing to say I have some friends back in Israel.

3. Tour Jerusalem

I’m not sure I really need to specify why I want to go to Jerusalem because the city is so rich in culture and history. I think I am most excited to visit the Old City and just walk along the streets and take everything in. There is so many sites packed into this one city, I don’t know how I’ll get through all of it, but I am excited to immerse myself into such a rich city.

4. Try new foods

I love trying new foods, no matter how “strange” it may seem to us. I can’t wait to try all different kinds of things and find new foods that I love. Eating new foods is just another way of immersing yourself into the culture and I can’t wait to eat all kinds of tasty things!

5. Make amazing memories

I am beyond excited to travel to Israel and have this opportunity to actually work on an archaeological dig. I want to make memories that I will always remember. I am going to be open to everything, food, people, and places. I am going to take advantage of very moment I am there to really embrace the culture and do as much exploring as I can.

I hope you all have some awesome summer plans, if you do, comment below, I would love to hear!

Picture Citations:

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