Additional Information:
1. Be prepared for strenuous exercise including hiking in difficult terrain. Daytime temperatures could exceed 100’s and the sun is direct.
2. Keep your body temperature controlled by drinking fluids before you are thirsty.
3. Know your limitations. People with a history of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, or history of chest discomfort or shortness of breath should consult their physician before the trip. Remember to bring your prescription medications.
4. There is a seven hour time difference between Israel and Michigan.
5. Wife is available at the hotels. Cell phones can work in Israel with international plans. Mr. Blamer will have a cell phone available for phone calls home.
6. Restrict your luggage to one large suitcase, one carry-on, and a waistpack/backpack. There are space limitations on the tour buses.
7. Israel currency is the shekel (exchange is 3.51/1), but U.S. currency seems to always be welcomed. Credit cards are also accepted, but not everywhere.
8. There are no special vaccination requirements. It is wise to be up-to-date with your tetanus vaccine.
2. Keep your body temperature controlled by drinking fluids before you are thirsty.
3. Know your limitations. People with a history of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, or history of chest discomfort or shortness of breath should consult their physician before the trip. Remember to bring your prescription medications.
4. There is a seven hour time difference between Israel and Michigan.
5. Wife is available at the hotels. Cell phones can work in Israel with international plans. Mr. Blamer will have a cell phone available for phone calls home.
6. Restrict your luggage to one large suitcase, one carry-on, and a waistpack/backpack. There are space limitations on the tour buses.
7. Israel currency is the shekel (exchange is 3.51/1), but U.S. currency seems to always be welcomed. Credit cards are also accepted, but not everywhere.
8. There are no special vaccination requirements. It is wise to be up-to-date with your tetanus vaccine.
Packing List:
Clothing:
Hiking Boots (light trail)
Cool max, wicking socks
Hat (required)
T-shirts are fine. A couple of lightweight button-down shirts are optional.
Zip-off pants or skirts for “modesty kits” at certain locations and Jerusalem
Bandannas (optional)
Personal items
Sandals or old shoes for Hezekiah’s tunnel
Other Items:
Passport
Camera
Middle East electrical adapter
Bible
Flashlight
Waistpack w/ water bottles or backpack w/ camelback
Swimsuit
Sunscreen (high protection)
Snacks (granola bars, paydays, salty snacks)
Pen and small notebook
Sunglasses
Personal first-aid (bandaids, moleskin, diarrhea meds, personal meds)
Powdered gatorade
Money for lunches and water ($10-15 per day per person)
Laundry – Don’t plan on laundry facilities. Pack accordingly. We usually wash our socks and t-shirts out in sinks, so pack a little soap.
Hiking Boots (light trail)
Cool max, wicking socks
Hat (required)
T-shirts are fine. A couple of lightweight button-down shirts are optional.
Zip-off pants or skirts for “modesty kits” at certain locations and Jerusalem
Bandannas (optional)
Personal items
Sandals or old shoes for Hezekiah’s tunnel
Other Items:
Passport
Camera
Middle East electrical adapter
Bible
Flashlight
Waistpack w/ water bottles or backpack w/ camelback
Swimsuit
Sunscreen (high protection)
Snacks (granola bars, paydays, salty snacks)
Pen and small notebook
Sunglasses
Personal first-aid (bandaids, moleskin, diarrhea meds, personal meds)
Powdered gatorade
Money for lunches and water ($10-15 per day per person)
Laundry – Don’t plan on laundry facilities. Pack accordingly. We usually wash our socks and t-shirts out in sinks, so pack a little soap.