April 28, 2003

Social visits are part of the Palestinian communal structure.

Palestinian custom is that, following the large feasts, the families go to visit one another. We obviously don't have any family here, but we have been so welcomed here that we've got a number of such visits to make. We got a late start, but began in earnest around town. The custom seems set up for failure - no way we'll be able to visit everyone we should. But we'll do our best!