Everyone was excited about the trip to Mt. Sinai. We left late at night, so that when we finished climbing we could watch the sunrise. This part of the trip meant the most to me because I got the chance to stand where Moses stood and received the Ten Commandments. Little did I know, however, that the climb up the mountain would be the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. It took us around three hours to get to the top. Half of our group left us behind because we were going so slow! That climb taught me the importance of being in shape. At the top, the sunrise was beautiful.
On the way down the mountain I twisted my ankle a few times, but I didn't let it ru
in my day. Once everyone descended the mountain, we went to St. Catherine's monastery. This was at the base of the mountain. Inside the monastery was the burning bush. I thought this was exciting. This monastery is also unique because there is a place for worship for Muslims inside the walls of the monastery.
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