The Greatest Invention of the 21st Century

Crystal Light to go. On a day like today where drinking as much water as possible is critical (dehydration is not pretty), anything that makes well-water go down a little easier is a good thing. In general, the water isn't bad, it just tastes different, like there are rocks in it somewhere down the line.

Speaking of taste, I have been negligent in reminding staff that students should taste the dirt on Masada. Mindy Hirsch (who also bequeathed me the rest of her Crystal Light) asked me why I hadn't reminded her.... Here's the deal. We tell participants that Israel should be experienced with all of their senses, and that Masada is a great place to do that. They can see the desert (and Jordan) for miles in any direction, they can smell the clear air, they can hear their voices echo off in the canyons, and they definitely feel the climb. But there's nothing there to taste, unless we ask them to taste the dirt. Believe me, when it happens, they never forget the experience! It's actually pretty funny. And even folks with food allergies can taste dirt....