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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by johnas on Dec 3, 2007 13:38:26 GMT 1, Its only a short bus ride from Jerusalem, there is a bus station in East Jerusalem that I think goes there and it is quite cheap, trust me it wont be hard or difficult to get there. Good luck
taken from wikitravel....
Nearly all travellers arrive via Jerusalem. Since Bethlehem is administered by the Palestinian Authority, an Israeli military checkpoint stands on the road connecting the two locations. All travelers are subject to rigorous questioning and searches. If checkpoint security is stepped up (usually owing to local disturbances or tension), buses and service taxis may be delayed or cancelled entirely.
By bus
Arab bus 21 runs from the Arabic bus station at the Damacus Gate ("Bab el-'Amoud") in East Jerusalem via Beit Jala to Bethlehem. The average trip length is 40 minutes and costs 5,50 NIS. Shared taxis (sherut/servees) leave from Damascus Gate and manage the trip in 20 minutes.
Bus 124 also leaves from Damascus Gate, it costs 3.50 NIS and runs directly to the Bethlehem Checkpoint and back. You must travel through the checkpoint as you enter and exit Bethlehem. Make sure to bring a passport, and prepare for what can be a lengthy hassle. From the checkpoint, you can either walk or take a Taxi to the center of Bethlehem. It is no longer than half an hour walk and less than a 10 NIS cab ride to Manger Square.
On foot
Devoted pilgrims often prefer to walk (and in happier times there has been a large procession at Christmas), at a brisk pace the trip is doable in 2 hours but there are plenty of ups and downs along the way and the summer heat is fearsome.
wikitravel.org/en/Bethlehem
Its only a short bus ride from Jerusalem, there is a bus station in East Jerusalem that I think goes there and it is quite cheap, trust me it wont be hard or difficult to get there. Good luck taken from wikitravel.... Nearly all travellers arrive via Jerusalem. Since Bethlehem is administered by the Palestinian Authority, an Israeli military checkpoint stands on the road connecting the two locations. All travelers are subject to rigorous questioning and searches. If checkpoint security is stepped up (usually owing to local disturbances or tension), buses and service taxis may be delayed or cancelled entirely. By busArab bus 21 runs from the Arabic bus station at the Damacus Gate ("Bab el-'Amoud") in East Jerusalem via Beit Jala to Bethlehem. The average trip length is 40 minutes and costs 5,50 NIS. Shared taxis (sherut/servees) leave from Damascus Gate and manage the trip in 20 minutes. Bus 124 also leaves from Damascus Gate, it costs 3.50 NIS and runs directly to the Bethlehem Checkpoint and back. You must travel through the checkpoint as you enter and exit Bethlehem. Make sure to bring a passport, and prepare for what can be a lengthy hassle. From the checkpoint, you can either walk or take a Taxi to the center of Bethlehem. It is no longer than half an hour walk and less than a 10 NIS cab ride to Manger Square. On footDevoted pilgrims often prefer to walk (and in happier times there has been a large procession at Christmas), at a brisk pace the trip is doable in 2 hours but there are plenty of ups and downs along the way and the summer heat is fearsome. wikitravel.org/en/Bethlehem |
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by anthoz on Dec 3, 2007 13:45:49 GMT 1, sorry to correct but read my initial post
it will be cold at this time of year
it often snows in jerusalem in december
just spoke to my friend who is at work in jerusalem and he says its now quite cold, jumpers etc weather
so thats the latest
sorry to correct but read my initial post
it will be cold at this time of year
it often snows in jerusalem in december
just spoke to my friend who is at work in jerusalem and he says its now quite cold, jumpers etc weather
so thats the latest
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by Curley on Dec 3, 2007 13:46:20 GMT 1, Thats me out then... one passport and UAE stamps. 
all this talk of flying..... spotted in the check in queue on Sat at Heathrow
Thats me out then... one passport and UAE stamps. all this talk of flying..... spotted in the check in queue on Sat at Heathrow |
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by kiy on Dec 3, 2007 13:49:38 GMT 1, I think there will be long queues. There are plenty of people with plenty of money not to far away....& plus all those who make the trip over.
I am gonna book my ticket today, for the 18th. If anyone else is going around this time send me a PM.
I think there will be long queues. There are plenty of people with plenty of money not to far away....& plus all those who make the trip over.
I am gonna book my ticket today, for the 18th. If anyone else is going around this time send me a PM.
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by valeha on Dec 3, 2007 13:49:41 GMT 1,
I think they mean reprints of the dove piece...or at least I hope that's what they mean ie. prints of the dove original...i have to say that has to be up there as one of my fave Banksy's now!
I think they mean reprints of the dove piece...or at least I hope that's what they mean ie. prints of the dove original...i have to say that has to be up there as one of my fave Banksy's now! |
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by craigf on Dec 3, 2007 13:51:11 GMT 1, I think Bethlehem will be cold at Christmas Craig.
Yep you are right, just checked myself. I've only ever been when it was nice and warm ;D (bit of a southern softie  )
I think Bethlehem will be cold at Christmas Craig. Yep you are right, just checked myself. I've only ever been when it was nice and warm ;D (bit of a southern softie ) |
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by anthoz on Dec 3, 2007 14:00:15 GMT 1, just a thought
there was a comment during the faile lottery release of a POW print before the end of the year
they were also quoted in todays times article about the ghetto
but no mention on the ghetto online shop of faile
any thoughts?
just a thought
there was a comment during the faile lottery release of a POW print before the end of the year
they were also quoted in todays times article about the ghetto
but no mention on the ghetto online shop of faile
any thoughts?
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by BunnyBoiler on Dec 3, 2007 14:08:35 GMT 1, Hmmm.. Problamatic.. I have Egypt, Dubai & Abu Dhabi as the last three stamps in my passport. My bother has Saudi Arabia stamps also... So should we go for clean passports? Palestine has been somewhere I have always wanted to visit and having the Ghetto in Bethlehem is an added reason to go to the West Bank. The hope we can pray our Eid prayers in Al Aqsa Mosque is reason enough to go. We want to visit Jerusalem first, does anyone know how long the trip to Bethlehem is from Jerusalem. Will there be any issues taking a taxi or bus from Bethlehem to Jerusalem. Anyone else going from the UK? Send me a PM...
The problem is if you want to go back to an Arab country more then getting in to Palestine. Most Arab countries like Saudi will not let people in if they have a Israel stamp in the passport.
Hmmm.. Problamatic.. I have Egypt, Dubai & Abu Dhabi as the last three stamps in my passport. My bother has Saudi Arabia stamps also... So should we go for clean passports? Palestine has been somewhere I have always wanted to visit and having the Ghetto in Bethlehem is an added reason to go to the West Bank. The hope we can pray our Eid prayers in Al Aqsa Mosque is reason enough to go. We want to visit Jerusalem first, does anyone know how long the trip to Bethlehem is from Jerusalem. Will there be any issues taking a taxi or bus from Bethlehem to Jerusalem. Anyone else going from the UK? Send me a PM... The problem is if you want to go back to an Arab country more then getting in to Palestine. Most Arab countries like Saudi will not let people in if they have a Israel stamp in the passport. |
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by mike hunt on Dec 3, 2007 14:26:35 GMT 1,
The problem is if you want to go back to an Arab country more then getting in to Palestine. Most Arab countries like Saudi will not let people in if they have a Israel stamp in the passport. [/quote]
true - alot of Arab countries will not allow you in with israel on your passport. And yes, it does snow in jerusalem in winter and yes, security will be tough, but at least you'll feel safe when you fly (unlike most other flights) or feel that your bus has a chance of not being blown up.
And remember - beards = fanaticism (that part is a joke, but now I think about it...)
The problem is if you want to go back to an Arab country more then getting in to Palestine. Most Arab countries like Saudi will not let people in if they have a Israel stamp in the passport. [/quote]
true - alot of Arab countries will not allow you in with israel on your passport. And yes, it does snow in jerusalem in winter and yes, security will be tough, but at least you'll feel safe when you fly (unlike most other flights) or feel that your bus has a chance of not being blown up.
And remember - beards = fanaticism (that part is a joke, but now I think about it...)
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by anthoz on Dec 3, 2007 14:34:16 GMT 1, top hint.....
if in isreal go to max brenners for dinner, you wont regret it
branch addresses for isreal are listed on this page
www.maxbrenner.com/branches.html
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by mike hunt on Dec 3, 2007 15:12:27 GMT 1,
Max brenner is effing fantastic. It makes house of chocolate look like a finger of fudge. The design is cool, the menu is far out. mmmmm chocolate....
Max brenner is effing fantastic. It makes house of chocolate look like a finger of fudge. The design is cool, the menu is far out. mmmmm chocolate.... |
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by alsbabar on Dec 3, 2007 15:21:29 GMT 1, Jordan isn't a prob....just don't try to go to Syria if you've been to Israel/Palestine. EDIT: Yes I tried, I never got an Isreali stamp but got a jordanian border crossing stamp whic indicated I went to Palestine, hey ho...have to get a new passport! Thanks... is it a problem the other way? I'm seriously thinking of the Ghetto, but also Jordan next year 
Mike you can request that you have the Israeli entry/exist stamp on a piece of paper attached to your passport. Then tear it off when you come home
Jordan isn't a prob....just don't try to go to Syria if you've been to Israel/Palestine. EDIT: Yes I tried, I never got an Isreali stamp but got a jordanian border crossing stamp whic indicated I went to Palestine, hey ho...have to get a new passport! Thanks... is it a problem the other way? I'm seriously thinking of the Ghetto, but also Jordan next year Mike you can request that you have the Israeli entry/exist stamp on a piece of paper attached to your passport. Then tear it off when you come home |
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by monstris on Dec 3, 2007 15:54:04 GMT 1, sorry to correct but read my initial post it will be cold at this time of year it often snows in jerusalem in december just spoke to my friend who is at work in jerusalem and he says its now quite cold, jumpers etc weather so thats the latest
And the skies are cloudless so the evenings are FREEZING.
Bring a Bible in your hand carry and pretend to be a christian zealot visiting the holy land. works everytime for me. and yes, a second passport is advisable. and don't talk about where you're going in the terminal at heathrow and on the plane. there are ears in them airways.
ah...if you can bring yourself to fly El Al, that makes security on the other side at Tel Aviv a little bit easier...but you will be funding the state airline. BA is good. Regular flights, and not too much hassle (considering).
Remember what I said on other posts about dirtying your passport. Don't think you can then hop on to a holiday in Damascus afterwards...and an Israeli stamp makes getting into Malaysia tricky...and Sudan is a definite no go.
Oh...and keep that little bit of paper they give you on entry...you'll need it.
sorry to correct but read my initial post it will be cold at this time of year it often snows in jerusalem in december just spoke to my friend who is at work in jerusalem and he says its now quite cold, jumpers etc weather so thats the latest And the skies are cloudless so the evenings are FREEZING. Bring a Bible in your hand carry and pretend to be a christian zealot visiting the holy land. works everytime for me. and yes, a second passport is advisable. and don't talk about where you're going in the terminal at heathrow and on the plane. there are ears in them airways. ah...if you can bring yourself to fly El Al, that makes security on the other side at Tel Aviv a little bit easier...but you will be funding the state airline. BA is good. Regular flights, and not too much hassle (considering). Remember what I said on other posts about dirtying your passport. Don't think you can then hop on to a holiday in Damascus afterwards...and an Israeli stamp makes getting into Malaysia tricky...and Sudan is a definite no go. Oh...and keep that little bit of paper they give you on entry...you'll need it. |
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by somerset on Dec 3, 2007 18:05:52 GMT 1, i have omani stamps in my passport, and lots of them... reckon ill be ok?
i have omani stamps in my passport, and lots of them... reckon ill be ok?
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by f5ers on Dec 3, 2007 18:53:49 GMT 1, If you get lost.. keep any eye out for wisemen carrying gifts. Failing that.. shepards (no not shepard Fairey!!) will probably be able to point you in the right direction. There is a good place to stay called the manger... www.mangerandstable.com or ring up and speak with Mary or Joseph
If you get lost.. keep any eye out for wisemen carrying gifts. Failing that.. shepards (no not shepard Fairey!!) will probably be able to point you in the right direction. There is a good place to stay called the manger... www.mangerandstable.com or ring up and speak with Mary or Joseph |
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by johnas on Dec 3, 2007 19:06:48 GMT 1, If you get lost.. keep any eye out for wisemen carrying gifts. Failing that.. shepards (no not shepard Fairey!!) will probably be able to point you in the right direction. There is a good place to stay called the manger... www.mangerandstable.com or ring up and speak with Mary or Joseph
the hotel link doesn't work... i've fixed it for you
mangerandstable
If you get lost.. keep any eye out for wisemen carrying gifts. Failing that.. shepards (no not shepard Fairey!!) will probably be able to point you in the right direction. There is a good place to stay called the manger... www.mangerandstable.com or ring up and speak with Mary or Joseph the hotel link doesn't work... i've fixed it for you mangerandstable |
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by gozgoz on Dec 5, 2007 23:40:17 GMT 1, Is it an urban legend but someone told me once to tell the Israel dudes to stamp the Israel stamp on a sheet of paper separately so u can travel to muslim states after that.
Is that true and is it doable?
I want to go to the ghetto but i also wanna see dubai and travel to my neighbouring country of malaysia for the food there!
Is it an urban legend but someone told me once to tell the Israel dudes to stamp the Israel stamp on a sheet of paper separately so u can travel to muslim states after that.
Is that true and is it doable?
I want to go to the ghetto but i also wanna see dubai and travel to my neighbouring country of malaysia for the food there!
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by valeha on Dec 5, 2007 23:59:27 GMT 1, gozgoz you can ask them to stamp a piece of paper in your passport, they may look at you funny but they generally do it. It is recommended if you intend to go to Dubai, Saudi, Syria.....and the like.
gozgoz you can ask them to stamp a piece of paper in your passport, they may look at you funny but they generally do it. It is recommended if you intend to go to Dubai, Saudi, Syria.....and the like.
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by gozgoz on Dec 6, 2007 0:08:04 GMT 1, man u are like the saviour of the day.
man u are like the saviour of the day.
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by gozgoz on Dec 6, 2007 0:38:48 GMT 1,
they have a max bremner in singapore and the chocolate cake is to die for.
they have a max bremner in singapore and the chocolate cake is to die for. |
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by valeha on Dec 6, 2007 0:45:39 GMT 1, was that saviour of the day aimed at me? gee thanks! although that made me post, thus ruining my posts being at 222 but it was gonna happen sooner or later!
lol.
If you go make sure you have a great time and take loads of pics so yo ucan share it with us!
was that saviour of the day aimed at me? gee thanks! although that made me post, thus ruining my posts being at 222 but it was gonna happen sooner or later!
lol.
If you go make sure you have a great time and take loads of pics so yo ucan share it with us!
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by Strange Al on Dec 6, 2007 0:51:38 GMT 1, Don't want to rain on anyone's parade or start scaremongering, but for those planning on going my tip would be to keep an eye on the news over the next couple of days:
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7129375.stm
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by monstris on Dec 6, 2007 17:48:18 GMT 1,
Don't want to sneeze on that warning but life goes on despite SG and this sort of thing crops up all the time. Most of the time it's ignored by the international media as it's so everyday and commonplace (the things I could tell you...).
And something inside me tells me that these events are part of the point about staging SG in Bethlehem.
Don't want to sneeze on that warning but life goes on despite SG and this sort of thing crops up all the time. Most of the time it's ignored by the international media as it's so everyday and commonplace (the things I could tell you...). And something inside me tells me that these events are part of the point about staging SG in Bethlehem. |
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by monstris on Dec 6, 2007 18:39:44 GMT 1, i have omani stamps in my passport, and lots of them... reckon ill be ok?
Oman is cool. And you can get in there (so far) with Israeli stamps.
Ditto with UAE and Malaysia.
So far....
i have omani stamps in my passport, and lots of them... reckon ill be ok? Oman is cool. And you can get in there (so far) with Israeli stamps. Ditto with UAE and Malaysia. So far.... |
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by gozgoz on Dec 6, 2007 22:55:23 GMT 1, Anyone knows the opening hours of SG? i dont wanna go this sunday only to end up eating falafell and dodging bullets..
Anyone knows the opening hours of SG? i dont wanna go this sunday only to end up eating falafell and dodging bullets..
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by ejvaze on Dec 6, 2007 23:53:22 GMT 1, Bump
some good info here from anthoz
Bump
some good info here from anthoz
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by 'bric on Dec 6, 2007 23:55:02 GMT 1, Any best guesses on their being any more releases like the two that have already happened. Really want to go and see all the pieces on display but would be ace to pick something affordable up while there.
Any best guesses on their being any more releases like the two that have already happened. Really want to go and see all the pieces on display but would be ace to pick something affordable up while there.
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by BONGO on Dec 6, 2007 11:12:33 GMT 1, FIRST IN SMALL LINE ON OPENING DAY
BONGO HAS LOW NUMBER SIGNED TROLLEYS ON END PAPER ALLOCATED TO HIM
BONGO VERY HAPPY
GHETTO SHOW IS SMALL LIKE BONGOS POMME DE TERRE
BONGO SURPRISED ISRAEL LET HIM BACK IN
FIRST IN SMALL LINE ON OPENING DAY
BONGO HAS LOW NUMBER SIGNED TROLLEYS ON END PAPER ALLOCATED TO HIM
BONGO VERY HAPPY
GHETTO SHOW IS SMALL LIKE BONGOS POMME DE TERRE
BONGO SURPRISED ISRAEL LET HIM BACK IN
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Banksy's Santas Ghetto Bethlehem, by manchestermike on Dec 6, 2007 11:13:16 GMT 1, Bongo tell more?
Bongo tell more?
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