he past two days have been rather interesting. Yesterday I went to the US Consulate. I couldn't take pictures there otherwise I would post them. (Left - Danny Seideman lecturing at the wall). It was really interesting and very informative. Plus I'd never been to a consulate before, so it was quite the experience.Then last night I stayed up really late watching movies with a couple of friends, Lisa and Dave. It was fun and I don't regret it, but now I am exhausted.
After lunch today we went on a tour with a man named Daniel Seideman. He talked about the separation wall and the divisions of Jerusalem. It was really interesting. We drove to the wall to look. Often the wall that divides the West Bank from Israel (according to Israeli perceptions of
the border) doesn't just divide Palestinians from Israelis, but Palestinians from Palestinians. (Right - some graffiti on the wall).The graffiti was interesting to read. One piece called Bush and Blair terrorists. But I'll let you see for yourself.
After our short field trip, we came back to the center and after awhile I entered the bean bag room (the student lounge) to find a couple girls watching Pride and Prejudice (the best version, BBC) and I couldn't help but join them. Others gradually joined with differing reactions. Most guys left. A couple were comfortable enough to join us. All the girls who came in got really excited and wanted to join. It was very amusing.
Separation wall with barbed wire on top.
Graffiti that calls Bush and Blair terrorists.
The old city. Danny Seideman talked about how the Christian population is dwindling in Jerusalem. He said that Christians are like canaries. When they are sick, the others are sick too, they just don't know it yet. He also said that one of his greatest accomplishments for the city of Jerusalem in recent years was working with leaders of the Church to get us students back in Jerusalem. He said this isn't just because we are great kids but also because his kids are safer when we are here. He also said that Jerusalem is like a bomb waiting to go off. If things aren't done to keep the balance in the Old City and to respect each of the religions, the bomb will explode and that will affect countless others in this region.
A group of us gathered to watch Pride and Prejudice.
Graffiti that calls Bush and Blair terrorists.
The old city. Danny Seideman talked about how the Christian population is dwindling in Jerusalem. He said that Christians are like canaries. When they are sick, the others are sick too, they just don't know it yet. He also said that one of his greatest accomplishments for the city of Jerusalem in recent years was working with leaders of the Church to get us students back in Jerusalem. He said this isn't just because we are great kids but also because his kids are safer when we are here. He also said that Jerusalem is like a bomb waiting to go off. If things aren't done to keep the balance in the Old City and to respect each of the religions, the bomb will explode and that will affect countless others in this region.
A group of us gathered to watch Pride and Prejudice.
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