This was the most incredible trip! It allowed our group to look at Israel from a sociocultural and political perspective. I could not have anticipated the depth of the experience before leaving. Thanks to Laura and Rich I now have a very rich view of Israel's coflict between its Jewish and Arab citizens. I don't know what the solution is, but I've heard many opinions on the problem and am in a place where I can think about it in a meaningful way. The trip to Petra, Jordan was not to be missed. Walking down into this ancient city carved out of a mountain left me speechless. Veronica
