NEOT KEDUMIM

For our field trip on Monday, I learned how to herd animals, make pitas, make lentil soup, and crush spices! So don't worry, mom, my consumer science skills have not been completely forgotten! 

We went to a place called Neot Kedumim! It is a Biblical natural reserve that is located here in Israel. This means that almost all of the plants that are mentioned in the Bible can be found growing somewhere on this reserve. It was extremely interesting and fun to have a "hands on" field trip. 

Here are some of the exciting things that happened throughout the day:

• We herded sheep and goats across a small field. It is fun to see the "farm" side of everyone. 
• A goat stepped on my skirt and wouldn't get off! But don't worry, I didn't leave until he did.
• Seth, Thomas, and Abby (three of Brother Harper's children) joined us on this field trip making it so much more fun. I loved how honest and straightforward they were with everything. 
• At lunch Seth caught a small lizard. 
• We even did a little team building activity ropes course. SO FUN!
• Lastly, a man who writes the Torah showed us what he does and how he does it. 

All in all, it was an awesome day full of fun activities and learning.