After reading my last few posts, I realize that my tidbits combined with CNN or BBC or NPR might be a little too scary. So you all should know that the war zone is a few hours north of me. I, on the other hand, am super safe and surprisingly, very happy. I've been eating ma'amul and figs, smoking nargiles, using my lousy Arabic to chit chat with cute kiddies, and getting ripped off from your average old city market vendor. I took a tour with some of my classmates of the old city of Jerusalem yesterday, the first time I got to see some history. I realize that the Israelis are the current conquerers, and it's only a matter of time before this mess cleans itself up and another one takes its place. I also saw a film, attended an artist's lecture, and hung out again for the guy from Haifa (Riyadh). Riyadh is your poster child for co-existence, totally open minded, full of hope for the future and loving life. It's been so refreshing to meet him and to get in between so many layers of this place. He's only one example too. More later.
A 14 year old boy tried to hit on me yesterday, it was very cute. If you guys are still truly worried and want to give me a call. Skype can call real phones, real cheap. You'd have to read up on all the details on your own, but once you do, I have a cell here 972-50-7832471. Ok? ok.
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smoking, too? ahhhh!
i'm glad you are ok. have some mamool for me.
nicole
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