GREETINGS, FRIENDS FROM JERUSALEM!
We arrived in Jerusalem this evening after leaving Jordan this morning; lunch in the City of Jerrico, and time on the Mount of Olives, neither of which we did last year. What I learned from the stay in Jordan is that the Palestinian dimension of the equation is much larger than the West Bank and Gaza. It is whereever Palestinians were forced to go that carries the energy, including to Jordan. Intellectually, I knew this, but it didn't compute until now. Those Palestinians who have made it in other places, still carry memories of the spaces that were once theirs, hence the broader interest. The dynamics must be a little like what Jews feel for land of Israel, minus the physical presence that Palestinian refugees experience, which seems a huge difference upon reflection. We are staying at the Glorio Hotel, one of the Crusader places within the Old City. It is a wonderful feeling to see the international nature of this town, with Jews, Muslims and Christians roaming the city the area together. We will be here through Wednesday and into Thursday before heading to Bethlehem.
Haven't heard anything from any of the potential bloggers. Am wondering if they have the right address, or a bit afraid to hang out in space.
BILL
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