Getting here was quite the trip. We stayed at a friend's house near Salt Lake the night before departure so they could drive us to the airport bright and early (except it was so early it was still kinda dark out). It was surprisingly smooth getting all checked in and through security and to the gate. We flew to NYC where we had a 7 hour layover. The time went by rather fast as we all god to know each other and played games. Then we took a plane to Tel Aviv, Israel. This flight was very full and lasted 11 hours. Overall it wasn't too bad. It really didn't seem to be that long. Getting through customs and immigration happened to be incredibly smooth for me. The guy took my passport and asked me where i was from in Utah. When i told him Moab he asked if it was an Indian town. I told him it was a town of red rocks similar to Jordan. Then he said have a great time in Jerusalem and that was the extent of customs and immigration.
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| Selfie in the Auditorium when we first arrived |
Right out in the baggage claim area we gathered and met our group leaders/professors. What a comforting sight to be gathered as a group. We loaded up the buses and headed to the Jerusalem center. I can't really put to words the emotions i felt as we walked in the gate, through the courtyard, and into the auditorium. It felt like home. An overwhelming sense of love and gratitude filled my heart as we listened to an organ solo while gazing through the giant windows at the magnificent city. It was then it all felt real. I am really here, in the Holy Land and I know i'm here for a reason.
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