57 Thoughts Everybody Has On Taglit-Birthright Israel

There is no way we can ever really manage to sum up a Taglit-Birthright trip in a single list. Oh well. At least we tried.

Instagram user @Jacquelinemae27

1) We're finally there. I must stretch #NoLegRoom

2) MMMM the air even smells like Israel

3) What do you mean the bus has no bathroom?

4) I would've gone to the bathroom in the airport!

5) How long did you say the drive was again?

6) I'm never going to make it. #FML

Instagram user @Mollieket

7) Is this Caesarea?! Its beautiful

8) Im at a beach - I must take pictures

9) Jump in the air and smile.

10) 1, 2, 3

11) I look horrible, take it again.

12) I think I have a picture of literally every grain of sand.

13) Yo, I think our tour guide knows everything, bro!

Instagram user @giftofgab510

14) Food, I need food.

15) We haven't eaten in hours.

16) Felafel.

17) Felafal and Hummus.

18) Felafal or hummus?

19) Shwarma or Felafal?

20) Felafal?

21) Where can I find Felafel?

22) Holy crap, this is the best food ever!

23) Calories don't count in Israel if i can't read the label, right?

24) Welp. I'm going to have another.

Instagram user @Jordanaelyse

25) Whoa, is it really 3:00 AM?, I should go to bed.

26) But, But, We're all still getting to know each other.

27) I think I'm in love with all 40 of them

28) What do you mean I have to wake up at 4:15 am to hike up Masada?

29) Sababa.

Instagram user @fitnessfigur3d

30) My legs hurt from yesterday. And the day before. And the day before that.

31) This view is AMAZING.

32) I should do yoga.

33) Yes, a handstand should do it

34) Let me Instagram a photo or seven.

35) WHAT DO YOU MEAN THAT THERE IS NO INTERNET HERE!?

Instagram user @Jglicky93

36) Are we going on a water hike?

37) I better dress prepared.

38) Flip flops and a bathing suit should do it.

39) Wait, It's in the old city of Jerusalem?

40) Oh well, bathing suit it is. Why not? :)

instagram user @elsid1986

41) Partying in Tel Aviv? I got this.

42) I should definitely get up and dance on the bar top.

43) Yalla!

44) Jerusalem is amazing. #Winning

45) The Kotel. Just wow.

46) Thats it. I don't know else to describe it.

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47) I can't believe how fast time flies

48) Do I really have to go home?

49) Should I extend my trip?

50) Yea, I am going to extend my trip.

Instagram user @lp07670

51) I feel like I know you all, like, forever. You know?

52) This can't be over. It can't be. I don't let.

53) I'm gonna miss everyone SO much.

54) Thank god for Facebook.

55) It's over. :( I'm going to go cry.

56) That was the best damn trip of my life.

57) Ooooo, let's plan a reunion. Lake Tahoe?

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