Tuesday, January 9, 2007

Israel & Palestine

Bethlehem: The olive grove annexed by Israel last year when they built the wall. It was "the Central Park" of Aida refugee camp, according to the man who showed us the camp, belonging to a church that allowed the third-generation refugees to enjoy it.

Bethlehem: Minaret in Aida camp

From Jerusalem to Bethlehem: Checkpoint pandemonium (couldn't get a very good shot, they're not crazy about people taking pictures at the checkpoints. The most terrible is a huge "Peace Be With You" sign in four languages posted on the 20 ft containment wall, brought to you by the Ministry of Tourism).

Jerusalem: Dome of the Rock and Western Wall

Jerusalem: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was a gilded spectacle.

Jerusalem: I found the English-endowed Garden Tomb much better matched to reflections (rather than genuflections) in my heritage.

Bethlehem: Chugwater Chili dinner party % my mother
Sarah and Jason

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