Saturday, August 28, 2010

Outta The Gate

Once the sun goes behind the hills and the wind starts to pick up, it’s actually pretty pleasant here. And if we’re lucky enough to have the wind blowing all night, we’re sung to sleep by it’s deep howl. So thankful for wind.

Only a few days in and we’re learning so much. Fun words (often times, any Arabic word would sound pretty dirty to an English speaker), all the little stores and markets, cultural quirks, really good food, and the people. There’s this weird kind of clash between a modern civilization and an ancient city. Modern people, with modern gadgets in really old buildings and infrastructures… but it works. And the whole political racial situation… we’ve been learning a lot about that too. Granted we’ve only been here a few days, but I’d have to say that most of the US’s perception of Palestinians (and Muslims) is largely misinformed. I guess I can’t stand too much on this yet, seeing as how over the next year we’ll be learning and experiencing a lot more. But based on my last few days here, I’m ready to fight those stereotypes on their behalf.

In other news, Char and I just cooked our first meal in Bet Sahour!! So exciting. The pita bread here is plentiful and unbelievable. Never had anything like back home. Baked fresh every day and used in almost everything. So soft and moist… And you just open it right up and stuff it with anything you want: falafel, raw or cooked veggies, fruit, meat, cheese or all of the above. Even better than a sandwich cause it doesn’t spill out the sides!! SEE!?

AND they set us up with some pretty sweet diggs. The apartment they gave us to live in is bigger than anything we’ve lived in yet, or will probably live in come the near future. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen with a sick view. We are blessed.

AND They’re really into low ceilings and short doorways, I’ve hit my head too many times.

Anyway, lots o fun stories, including karaoke with foreigners! But maybe later…

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