Dig it in Israel

 We met a Bedouin Sheik.  This is the assembly room that we met in.  We drove for 1 1/2hrs each way on windy back roads.

 This is Dr. Oren Gutfeld our archaeologist who was also our interpreter since the Sheik only speaks Arabic.  The Utah Valley University students recorded an interview with the Sheik.  We are not sure when, but they will post it on their blog.

 2 of the Sheiks camels.  He raises camels but he prefers Arabian horses.

 This is a Bedouin village that is part of the area that he rules over and protects.

 Here is the Sheik.  He is a very powerful man in his community and cares for and protects approximately 500 families.  He has built 2 grade schools and 1 high school and is an advocate for education for women.  Over half of the students are girls.  He is very proud of how many children, approx. 420 students, go to school from his tribe.

 Laundry day.  They don't have a lot of possessions because family is a higher priority.

 This is the Sheik with one of his 25 children.  He is allowed up to 4 wives and he said he doesn't know how many grand children he has because there are so many.

 We presented the Sheik with gifts for the schools.

 A Bedouin tending his sheep.

Just for fun....