Visiting craters, volcanoes, and a reserve for endangered animals during study abroad in Israel.

– Jordan Shirley, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019

This morning we woke up and went out to watch the sunrise at the top of the Ramon Crater. It was absolutely beautiful. After the sun had risen, a couple friends and I hiked up the hill a little bit to see some statues and monuments. Everything here has a meaning that is worth learning about.

After breakfast we went into the bottom of the Ramon Crater. There, I experienced the hottest temperatures I think I have ever been in. We took temperature samples from the soil on a cinder cone volcano. While half the class took samples, the other half learned about the geology and plant life surrounding the volcano. We then switched groups.

Taking samples took a lot of energy so we stopped for lunch after a bit of a drive. I was too excited for the Hai Bar Nature Reserve to eat much. When we got to the Hai Bar Nature Reserve, we went through the area in our bus observing from the windows. We learned about the species extinct in the wild that were being cared for at the Reserve. All of the animals were absolutely mesmerizing. I couldn’t help but take hundreds of pictures of everything we were seeing.

When we got to our hostel, I was desperately hungry to eat, so I ate like a king at dinner. We then had a sea turtle lecture in the lobby. I’m not usually the best student in science classes because they have always confused me, but the lecture was so intriguing and interesting that I absolutely loved it.

I can honestly say that today was my favorite day we have had in Israel so far. Everyday keeps getting better and I am so grateful for this trip.

– Jordan Shirley, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019

Thank you for sharing Jordan!

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