We eat and we sleep.

Oh Maghar. What a place you have been. There's only one more day to go of the camp before it's time to say goodbye and move onto one last adventure before heading home. I have not had any energy (literally) the past few days since my last post as every excursion, daily lessons or dinner gatherings have sapped all my time and strength, leaving me as one more-than-ready-to-go-home girl. 

I had a bit of a stressful afternoon searching for hotels that were decent/cheap looking plus close to essential bus stations and airports for my upcoming trip to Petra. When I was satisfied with one called the 'Blue Hotel' in Eilat and booked it happily, I noticed with a somewhat horrified manner that there was an "Important Notice" section that explained anyone under the age of 21 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Frantically I tried to see whether I could backtrack and cancel my booking, however the internet kindly told me that I could cancel - as long as I paid the $100. I was SO aggravated and angry at myself for making such a stupid mistake, my host mum quickly noticed my subdued mood and told her husband, who reassured me not to worry and that he could fix any problem I had. Hmmmm...right. 

I tried to keep my nerves (and anger) settled when they called me down for a lovely dinner that also reminded me of home. I'm talking meat, rice and salad. Perfect! Afterwards Noha still wanted to cheer me up and decided to take me on a shopping trip which ended up failing miserably as the shop she insisted we had to visit had closed up early. 

Once we returned Zaki and Noha ushered me down the street to their office where one phone call was made and all of a sudden I was talking to a guy with perfect English who happens to be the brother of the camp's main leader AND lives in Eilat AND who owns a restaurant AND who will pick me up when I arrive on Friday at 2pm, feed me, drop me wherever I need to go, take me shopping, most likely get my money back from the hotel and let me sleep in one of his numerous apartments (or then at least just get into a room) AND most importantly - take care of me until I need to leave on Sunday morning. 

Wow. 

Zaki, you and your connections rule. Once again, more blessings just keep coming my way on this trip. I can't thank this family enough, nor the people in Australia making sure I'm okay on a daily basis or those who just continue to keep me in their thoughts and prayers while I'm over here. 

I am most definitely a very happy and less-stressed person at this moment. It'll be very hard to say goodbye to this wonderful group of people tomorrow!

xxxxxx

Ps, I couldn't help but snap a quick photo when I was enjoying the lovely weather/sunset on the balcony. For those sceptical of visiting Israel - don't be. Of course it's important to always keep your guard up and be aware of the dangers unfamiliar places can pose, but it's so ridiculously refreshing and beautiful discovering cities, towns and people that continue to give, give and give to the point where you don't even understand their generosity anymore. 

Ahhh.

Simply put - I love Israel! :D