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Photos and Stories from Bethlehem, by graeme501 on Dec 18, 2007 1:04:47 GMT 1, hey all
im back from the ghetto and thought id share some photos and just say what a great experiance it was
if u have the chance 2 get out there, definatly do it, u wont regret it ! the art is mind blowing and seeing bethlehem will definatly give u lots to think about
the journey over there was good, and the security checks are strict but not that bad, just stick to one word answers, by now they know what santas ghetto is so there should be no problems. i met up with sham69 and stuey in the hotel and we headed over to jersusalem which was very nice, then headed over to the ghetto
the ghetto is cool, lots of great art and we were the 1st people there to see the new banksy, which was cool, some standout pieces from bast and 3D, and andy from POW was very friendly, even though he did slate my signature,met ron english hoo was very nice and we had a wee chat. then we headed to the church of nativity across the road which is a very worthwhile experiance and gives a sence of peace. they havent filled it with tourist tat which is very refreshing
after getting some nice group photos ouside the ghetto we headed on a tour of the walls which was absolutly fantastic, it really does give an insight to the problems over there and how it must feel living trapped everyday, some brilliant pieces by banksy, faile and blu, we met some palastinian kids who came over to see what we were doing and they were fantastic, joking away with us and posing for photos
the palastinian people are very friendly and fantastic, and all seemed pleased to see us, the money that POW will raise will really help and be appriciated, the refreshing thing about the trip is that the art does come second, its the experiance that will stay with you
a big thanks to all the people who helped me prepare this trip and kept an eye out for me over there - vazie, leo from austraila who made the trip possible, stuey, gaz, martin, leo, leah, louise - the company really did make the trip worthwhile
anyway, heres some photos i took from the ghetto
peace
hey all im back from the ghetto and thought id share some photos and just say what a great experiance it was if u have the chance 2 get out there, definatly do it, u wont regret it ! the art is mind blowing and seeing bethlehem will definatly give u lots to think about the journey over there was good, and the security checks are strict but not that bad, just stick to one word answers, by now they know what santas ghetto is so there should be no problems. i met up with sham69 and stuey in the hotel and we headed over to jersusalem which was very nice, then headed over to the ghetto the ghetto is cool, lots of great art and we were the 1st people there to see the new banksy, which was cool, some standout pieces from bast and 3D, and andy from POW was very friendly, even though he did slate my signature,met ron english hoo was very nice and we had a wee chat. then we headed to the church of nativity across the road which is a very worthwhile experiance and gives a sence of peace. they havent filled it with tourist tat which is very refreshing after getting some nice group photos ouside the ghetto we headed on a tour of the walls which was absolutly fantastic, it really does give an insight to the problems over there and how it must feel living trapped everyday, some brilliant pieces by banksy, faile and blu, we met some palastinian kids who came over to see what we were doing and they were fantastic, joking away with us and posing for photos the palastinian people are very friendly and fantastic, and all seemed pleased to see us, the money that POW will raise will really help and be appriciated, the refreshing thing about the trip is that the art does come second, its the experiance that will stay with you a big thanks to all the people who helped me prepare this trip and kept an eye out for me over there - vazie, leo from austraila who made the trip possible, stuey, gaz, martin, leo, leah, louise - the company really did make the trip worthwhile anyway, heres some photos i took from the ghetto peace |
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Photos and Stories from Bethlehem, by carl on Dec 18, 2007 1:08:49 GMT 1, Nice one, Good on yu for going.
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Nice one, Good on yu for going.
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Photos and Stories from Bethlehem, by scavos on Dec 18, 2007 1:16:48 GMT 1, Top lad Graeme. Cheers for the story and pics. How did you manage to get Banksy's S&S out there in the street? :-)
It's so refreshing to hear how everyone who's been are saying the prints are secondary to the experience.
Top lad Graeme. Cheers for the story and pics. How did you manage to get Banksy's S&S out there in the street? :-)
It's so refreshing to hear how everyone who's been are saying the prints are secondary to the experience.
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Photos and Stories from Bethlehem, by graeme501 on Dec 18, 2007 1:19:34 GMT 1, cheers guys
the stop and search was in the window and the reflection on the glass made for bad photos, so we got it moved
cheers guys
the stop and search was in the window and the reflection on the glass made for bad photos, so we got it moved
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Photos and Stories from Bethlehem, by crazyarsemother on Dec 18, 2007 1:29:35 GMT 1, Great account. Really interesting. Cool photos. What is the ruined building in the first shot? That would make a lovely drawing. The canvas stretching on that banksy is shocking.
Great account. Really interesting. Cool photos. What is the ruined building in the first shot? That would make a lovely drawing. The canvas stretching on that banksy is shocking.
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Photos and Stories from Bethlehem, by ejvaze on Dec 18, 2007 2:09:39 GMT 1, Fantastic account Graeme +1 
Is that you in the 8th picture down?
Looks like it to me from the description you gave to me before you left
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You were right YOUR a Baby 
And I am SO Pleased you went had a great experiance and met up with some great guys on the way
Great pictures
I assume the laugh was about your signature in the visitors book, did you sign in crayon or pencil ;D ;D
I bet your folks are proud of you back home
I'm proud of you too  ;D
Fantastic account Graeme +1 Is that you in the 8th picture down? Looks like it to me from the description you gave to me before you left AND You were right YOUR a Baby And I am SO Pleased you went had a great experiance and met up with some great guys on the way Great pictures I assume the laugh was about your signature in the visitors book, did you sign in crayon or pencil ;D ;D I bet your folks are proud of you back home I'm proud of you too ;D |
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Photos and Stories from Bethlehem, by mcnuts on Dec 18, 2007 2:24:09 GMT 1, Graeme, glad to see you made it over, great account and really good photos. I;m sure it was an amazing experience but imagine you had to work hard to make sure stuey behaved!
Graeme, glad to see you made it over, great account and really good photos. I;m sure it was an amazing experience but imagine you had to work hard to make sure stuey behaved! |
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Photos and Stories from Bethlehem, by etienne07 on Dec 18, 2007 4:42:17 GMT 1, A1 Really nice to see the photos and great overall experience,well done!!
A1 Really nice to see the photos and great overall experience,well done!!
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Photos and Stories from Bethlehem, by foreman on Dec 18, 2007 5:13:39 GMT 1, graeme501 we musta been out there around the same time.. crazy we didnt bump into each other... we also just missed tony blair ... news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7147784.stm
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Photos and Stories from Bethlehem, by CHAMB on Dec 18, 2007 6:27:07 GMT 1, good stuff, thanks
good stuff, thanks
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Photos and Stories from Bethlehem, by monstris on Dec 18, 2007 9:43:37 GMT 1, Blair was in Bethlehem on Tuesday night. He was staying at the Jacir Palace across the road from the frisked soldier Banksy (corrected).
I don't think he caught much of the art on the walls but he did get a lot of tax free shopping in en route.
Graeme -- you have to come down to London. We'll look after you. You've got a great camera and an even better eye for shots. So pleased to have met you...always remember the wide-eyed wonder with which you viewed Bethlehem and hold it next to your heart. That curiousity and need for understanding will hold you in good stead in the years to come.
What Graeme didn't tell you about the Palestinian kids was that he gave them a sheet of his DFace stickers which they had loads of fun with. There are photos somewhere.
Blair was in Bethlehem on Tuesday night. He was staying at the Jacir Palace across the road from the frisked soldier Banksy (corrected).
I don't think he caught much of the art on the walls but he did get a lot of tax free shopping in en route.
Graeme -- you have to come down to London. We'll look after you. You've got a great camera and an even better eye for shots. So pleased to have met you...always remember the wide-eyed wonder with which you viewed Bethlehem and hold it next to your heart. That curiousity and need for understanding will hold you in good stead in the years to come.
What Graeme didn't tell you about the Palestinian kids was that he gave them a sheet of his DFace stickers which they had loads of fun with. There are photos somewhere.
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Photos and Stories from Bethlehem, by corblimeylimey on Dec 18, 2007 13:16:08 GMT 1, Well done Graeme501! very nice photo's too.
Well done Graeme501! very nice photo's too.
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Photos and Stories from Bethlehem, by valeha on Dec 18, 2007 14:39:16 GMT 1, I was so wrapped up in all this online SG madness I didn't even notice this thread!
Graeme...fantastic pictures! It seems you had an amazing experience. Good on you for getting out there ad keep the pics and tales from your adventure coming!
I was so wrapped up in all this online SG madness I didn't even notice this thread!
Graeme...fantastic pictures! It seems you had an amazing experience. Good on you for getting out there ad keep the pics and tales from your adventure coming!
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Photos and Stories from Bethlehem, by corblimeylimey on Dec 18, 2007 15:17:40 GMT 1, I've PM'd Graeme, he's got loads more pics, I've been encouraging him to post some more up.
I've PM'd Graeme, he's got loads more pics, I've been encouraging him to post some more up.
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Photos and Stories from Bethlehem, by scavos on Dec 18, 2007 15:55:56 GMT 1, Yeah, come on Graeme! Don't be shy with those photos. They're great so far and we'd love to see some more.
Yeah, come on Graeme! Don't be shy with those photos. They're great so far and we'd love to see some more.
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Photos and Stories from Bethlehem, by graeme501 on Dec 18, 2007 17:49:26 GMT 1, lol thanks every1 for their kind messages
i will later 2nite but im proper ill at the mo 
lol thanks every1 for their kind messages i will later 2nite but im proper ill at the mo |
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