The above quote was from a journalist we met with in Dura. He was the first person we came in contact with who saw and named parallels between the occupation and the Holocaust. In many ways the quote encapsulates much of my experience. It was a very different experience of what reality is for people...
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We awoke in the Hebron CPT apartment, which is where CPT folks come to rest and retreat from their work in the small outlying village of Tuwani (which will be covered in the coming posts). The morning had a completely diferent feel than the night before. It was still quiet, but there was a lighter...
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Hey Joel, I’m so looking forward to hearing all about your adventure and seeing you here very soon! These are great shots, I especially like the shot of the guy sitting on the chair that couldn’t find work. That is an incredible shot that speaks volumes in one frame. Can’t want to see you man, let me know if you need a ride from the airport, because I would love to give you one.
I guess the beginning is good for starters. We stayed our first night in the Golden Gate Inn, which is seated in the old city in Jerusalem. Having stayed up all day/night until arrival, I slept the entire night and was able to set my clock 7 hours ahead fairly quickly. Here’s a view of...
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Joel,
Thank you for reporting out to us all what you experienced for yourself. I think we often get such a jaded view from the media or just silence to the evil being practiced in the world. There is no more room for indifference, and I appreciate your willingness to open at least my eyes to some of the things happening in the world, even if it does seem overwhelming and hard to understand.
Peace friend,
Scott
Thanks, Joel! Good pictures and interesting comments. I hope there’ll be more. Seeing the pictures of the old city and scenes of the countryside, make me want to go back and see it all again. Also the good falafel entice me back! Did you have cucumbers for breakfast? We did when we stayed at the Palace Hotel, just up the road to the east from the Damascus Gate. It was fun to talk with you all on Skype this evening! only it makes me want to see you in person!
Love, Kakee
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