A soldier who learned English from watching Monty Python; joking with one of the soldiers about his girlfriend; being scolded and threatened by another for talking to Palestinians who passed through the checkpoint; watching the sun go down and wishing each other "Shabbat Shalom"; two kind soldiers, two that cannot be described kindly. Surreal.
Read MoreOur friends from Nablus, who are to stay with us tonight, had arrived. Often we enjoy the immense hospitality of Palestinian people (including these friendly folks), so it is nice to offer it to them.
Read MoreA wanted AAUJ student was killed. He was the young man we wrote a story about a while back - it looks like he didn't turn himself in after all. The story circulating is that he was killed at a checkpoint - stories conflict as to whether he was carrying a weapon or not.
Read MoreFor the first time we availed ourselves of the horse carriages at Surda. Since the roadblocks returned last month (so much for the loudly proclaimed opening in July), the roadside fruit vendors have, too, along with the horse and donkey carriages.
Read MoreWe sat in the section set up traditionally with cushions on the floor and low tables. It was fun to be able to read the menus in Arabic - our summer classes showing their benefit.
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