I really need to make this more frequent.

January was filled with activities and seminars galore, beginning with Nativ's option for us to work on an archeological dig in Migal, a city in the North quite close to several Christians historical landmarks - where Jesus did the whole shabang with the fish, Roman theaters, villages, etc.  The dig site is land bought by Vatican City in hopes to create a resort with an archeological excavation site onsite to lure in tourists.  We Nativers got the opportunity to work on that dig.  During our time, we excavated what they believed to be a Roman marketplace or homes and we toured a ton of archeological sites throughout the North - including the Roman Theater found in Tiberias - we were the first non-archeologists to go there and sit in the theater!  And after a long and hard week of physical labor and digging, Nativ came back together for a seminar on Israel "Today".  In that three days, I toured some of Israel's most fascinating and thriving businesses, museums, and theaters.  My favorite part was definitely being able to sit in a car - of course not drive! - while my friends test drove the first EVER 100% electric cars in the world.  Yes, Israel has created it, along with most of our world's technology.  And I cannot forget the interactive play we saw performed by people with vision and hearing impairments - it was truly remarkable.  After that, we headed down south for our Southern Tiyul (trip) and spent a lot of time hiking, touring, and relaxing with all of Nativ together for the last time - for a while at least.  The South was awesome, especially because we got to go to the beach and do some awesome water activities - tubing, boating, etc. - while Boston got some 2 feet of snow.  But, Wednesday had finally come on Southern Tiyul and we all headed our separate ways to the Kibbutz, Yerucham (a development city in the South), and way up 7 hours north to Karmiel where I currently live!

I know it's been a while - but I'll post my latest whereabouts in Karmiel soon

Chag Purim Sameach (Happy Purim!)

XO - Dana