NCSY GIVE WEST: Day 20 (San Fran) Recap

[Written by Gila Linzer, Bergenfield, NJ]
This morning on NCSY GIVE WEST we davened and ate a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Then we headed on the bus to our first stop in San Francisco, the Jelly Belly Factory. At the factory, we got to learn about how the famous jelly beans are made. Afterward, we sampled some of the flavors and bought more jelly beans from the gift shop. We then learned with our advisors in the parking lot and took a group photo by the Jelly Belly truck. Next, we headed back on the bus to our next stop, the Golden Gate Bridge! We were stunned by the beauty of this famous landmark. Even though it was windy, we took photos by the bridge and then walked on the side of the bridge while taking in the gorgeous views. We then went to Union Square, in downtown San Francisco where we were given free time to shop and explore the town. Then we went on an exhilarating trolley ride up the hills of San Francisco. It was so much fun waving at all the passer-by-ers while we got to see the beautiful city. We then went to Ghirardelli Square where we bought yummy chocolate and shopped for souvenirs. We ended our tour at Fisherman’s Wharf! For dinner, we went to the Chabad Jewish Student Center at Berkeley University and we ate a delicious taco dinner hosted by Rabbi and Rebbetzin Leeds. Rebbetzin Leeds spoke to us describing her journey of becoming Orthodox and meeting her husband. It was a really interesting and inspiring story. We are heading back now to Vacaville to rest up for our long trip to Portland tomorrow morning!