February 15, 2001

Our car, which is now stuck next to the house.

We're slowly getting the hang of this Palestinian hospitality thing. Following the youth meeting tonight, we invited them all to come to our house for a while - usually, an invitation that is rarely accepted. But Elizabeth's persistence convinced them that we weren't just being perfunctory. A wonderful time of conversation with the group, expanding our social circle ever so slightly. We also got a chance to show off our web page to those of the group who have not yet become technologically involved.

Did we mention we got a car? Had to move it to keep the kids away from it. Unfortunately, had to put it next to the house and the only way to reach that is driving through the fields - which means if it rains, stuck-o-rama!, and we're trying to leave in a few days for Jerusalem. Here's hoping for a break in the weather. So much mud in the tire well now that it acts like a parking brake...