Mount of Transfiguration

Bet She'an National Park

We had a field trip today. We began by going to Bet She'an. That was an ancient city with many Roman ruins. I explored the top of the hill with Mindy and saw Zeus' temple. We wanted to find an ancient entrance, but I don't think we did.
After that, we drove to Gan Hashelosha. We almost didn't get in. They had turned away bus loads before us, but our awesome bus driver got us in. We went swimming there and it was awesome. There were caves that you can go in (swimming of course). It was really cool. There were also little fish that would swim near your feet and suck on you. It was interesting. There was also a big evil fish that would bite people. Several people got bit. Many people dove in. I didn't because of my contacts. I also kicked a rock while treading water and cut up my foot pretty well. Luckily, that didn't attract the evil fish.

Mindy and I at the top of the hill

Next we went to the Bet Alpha Synagogue. Brother Draper had me be at the front because the woman at the desk was Russian. I guess last time she gave them a hard time until one of the students started talking to her in Russian. So, I talked to her. She is from Minsk and I think she really liked me.
They have the Bet Alpha Synagogue enclosed inside of a building and they made a movie about it. It was quaint, but amusing. I talked to the Russian woman a little on the way out, too.
Our next stop was Nain, the city where Jesus raised the widow's son. There was a small chapel built there to commemorate that miracle. There is also a mosque right across the street. They live together in peace! We sang inside the chapel. It was great.

View of the city

Our final stop was Mount Tabor. We took taxis up to the top. Our driver was crazy. On the top we ran into (not literally) Truman G. Madsen. I guess he is a famous scholar. A lot of the guys were extremely excited about it.
Brother Draper gave a lecture on the Mount of Transfiguration. It was really good. Afterwards, we took pictures.
We tried to get GQ together for dinner, but it didn't work out. Then we had ANES. We sang a new verse to the Date Palm Song about couples. It was really funny. I really do love being here. The experiences I am having are incredible!

Gan Hashelosha

Swimming fun

The water is absolutely beautiful!

Resting on the upper ledge

Bet Alfa Synagogue

Inside the synagogue

Close up on the mosaic floors

On the road to Nain

Little chapel in Nain

Inside the chapel

Aimee with a lovely new hairstyle while waiting to
go up to Mount Tabor

Waiting to take a taxi up Mount Tabor

On the road up

Truman G. Madsen on the top of Mount Tabor

Mount Tabor

Me on top of Mount Tabor

Inside the church on top of Mount Tabor