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, by medichead on Mar 11, 2017 14:24:23 GMT 1, Pretty cool so many have booked. Who's going the soonest? Looking forward to seeing some photos!
I've booked for April 19th for 3 nights but does rely on a few things falling into place, so not guaranteed I can go just yet.
Pretty cool so many have booked. Who's going the soonest? Looking forward to seeing some photos! I've booked for April 19th for 3 nights but does rely on a few things falling into place, so not guaranteed I can go just yet.
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, by medichead on Mar 8, 2017 10:37:40 GMT 1, To anyone going, I'd like to reassure people that the West Bank was one of my favourite places I have been. Despite the poverty and stories you will hear, I felt super-safe and the people there are just absolutely lovely and we were shown the greatest hospitality. In 2012 I flew into Israel and then went on to the West Bank - not before the full-on interrogation at the airport in the UK and in Tel Aviv mind you. Believe me, it was pretty hardcore. Lots of one-on-one questioning and I was singled out for a detailed swab and search (I don't think they like beards...). Nevertheless it was efficient and we got there in one piece. It's surprising how quickly you get used to the airport-style security at shopping malls, bus and train stations - it does make you feel safer. Seeing groups of young Israelis on national service hanging out on public transport carrying guns was pretty odd at first but then you do get used to moving your bags for their automatic rifles! Anyway, we went from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem (worth staying there for a bit for sure) and then took the bus to Bethlehem. You will be shocked at the difference between Israel and the West Bank- the poverty is very apparent. However, we were greeted by a load of taxi drivers looking for fares. We ended up meeting this driver called Yusef and after taking us to the hotel, we agreed to meet the next day. We paid him for the day and he took us around pretty much all the West Bank. It was eye-opening and fascinating to hear his story of 'living under occupation'. He introduced us to some of his friends and it was so interesting to hear their stories. Anyway - I fully recommend doing that to get a flavour of what it's really like. You will be shocked and you will see some horrific sights but it is something I personally believe people should do. After staying in and around the West Bank, we went back into Israel and stayed in Haifa. This is a very beautiful coastal city and throughly recommend it. The people there are very multi-cultural and open which was very nice to experience to get the other side of the story. Anyway - to sum it up. It was scary, beautiful, strange and safe. An odd combination of experiences but certainly one I would recommend to anyone.
Thank you for sharing that! If I end up scoring a reservation at the WOH / get some appropriate time off work then might need to get some recommendations from you.
To anyone going, I'd like to reassure people that the West Bank was one of my favourite places I have been. Despite the poverty and stories you will hear, I felt super-safe and the people there are just absolutely lovely and we were shown the greatest hospitality. In 2012 I flew into Israel and then went on to the West Bank - not before the full-on interrogation at the airport in the UK and in Tel Aviv mind you. Believe me, it was pretty hardcore. Lots of one-on-one questioning and I was singled out for a detailed swab and search (I don't think they like beards...). Nevertheless it was efficient and we got there in one piece. It's surprising how quickly you get used to the airport-style security at shopping malls, bus and train stations - it does make you feel safer. Seeing groups of young Israelis on national service hanging out on public transport carrying guns was pretty odd at first but then you do get used to moving your bags for their automatic rifles! Anyway, we went from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem (worth staying there for a bit for sure) and then took the bus to Bethlehem. You will be shocked at the difference between Israel and the West Bank- the poverty is very apparent. However, we were greeted by a load of taxi drivers looking for fares. We ended up meeting this driver called Yusef and after taking us to the hotel, we agreed to meet the next day. We paid him for the day and he took us around pretty much all the West Bank. It was eye-opening and fascinating to hear his story of 'living under occupation'. He introduced us to some of his friends and it was so interesting to hear their stories. Anyway - I fully recommend doing that to get a flavour of what it's really like. You will be shocked and you will see some horrific sights but it is something I personally believe people should do. After staying in and around the West Bank, we went back into Israel and stayed in Haifa. This is a very beautiful coastal city and throughly recommend it. The people there are very multi-cultural and open which was very nice to experience to get the other side of the story. Anyway - to sum it up. It was scary, beautiful, strange and safe. An odd combination of experiences but certainly one I would recommend to anyone. Thank you for sharing that! If I end up scoring a reservation at the WOH / get some appropriate time off work then might need to get some recommendations from you.
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Whitefish 2000th post GIVEAWAY, by medichead on Feb 22, 2017 0:10:19 GMT 1, 160. Stender 161. bornagain 162. churchwood 163. Pippyt75 164. lazk 165. Sinaj 166. Bakshi 167. Dasium 168. jaylove 169. Singo369 170. welshjon1 171. visual 172. tomawal 173. quinnster 174. topboy 175. TheOrigin 176. Millions 177. ed 178. JoeCool91 179. razorwire 180. Tiki 181. BigV 182. Laurentbaboo 183. bone 184. Inknart 185. pinfra 186. niss 187 Steph rc 188 TWIST65 189 mattl 190 Bren 191 medichead
Thanks Arthunter! Very kind
160. Stender 161. bornagain 162. churchwood 163. Pippyt75 164. lazk 165. Sinaj 166. Bakshi 167. Dasium 168. jaylove 169. Singo369 170. welshjon1 171. visual 172. tomawal 173. quinnster 174. topboy 175. TheOrigin 176. Millions 177. ed 178. JoeCool91 179. razorwire 180. Tiki 181. BigV 182. Laurentbaboo 183. bone 184. Inknart 185. pinfra 186. niss 187 Steph rc 188 TWIST65 189 mattl 190 Bren 191 medichead Thanks Arthunter! Very kind
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