Today we went on a tiyul - a hike. As we walked, there was a great view, we could also see the lake (Big Bear Lake), animals, plants and flowers all around us. There was also a fair amount of shade here and there. We had lots of water breaks so nobody got thirsty or was thirsty for too long.
We played two games: Camouflage (basically hide and go seek, except the person who is "it" has to stand in one spot and the people that are hiding always have to see the person's eyes).
At another game we got a paper with someone's name. To eliminate someone from the game, you had to say Backlauw in a normal voice to that person, without anyone else hearing you. Then you would get their paper slip with another person's name, and then you had to eliminate him or her. You win the game once you get the paper slip with your name. This game means you have to learn to trust and know everyone's names.
Once we got to Castle Rock there was this jumbo rock. I found another way to climb the rock, which led to a new path. Then I discovered a passageway that goes to the top of the rock. Some people needed help so I helped pull them up, and Ari and Yahli (our madrichim - counselors) also pulled people up.
Once we were at the top, we could see really far - more than two miles, maybe even three.
We jumped around and looked, laid down, we talked - it was really fun. It was also fun jumping on the way down.
When we got back we got to have our free hour (chofesh) and relax from the long hike or play.
Even though it was tiring, the view, the games and fun were worth it.
- By Ben Keri (Amelim)
Shomrot Preparing to Go on the Hike
Bonim
Shomrim
Bogrim
Amelim
SyCho
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