Tag Archives: Hebron

The Return continues…..

Posted on August 12, 2013 by shakingtheshadowsfromtheolivetrees

As we said goodbye to a more relaxed Hebron, we faced the biggest struggle which was to get a bus driver to understand that we only wanted to get the bus as far as the Al Quds restaurant…..most drivers left … Continue reading →

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The Return.

Posted on August 10, 2013 by shakingtheshadowsfromtheolivetrees

Last year when we visited Hebron my head was messed up for a long time after I had left the place. I couldn’t help think of the people we had met there and their stories. I wondered how long they … Continue reading →

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Passport at the ready.

Posted on August 4, 2013 by shakingtheshadowsfromtheolivetrees

And so, in less than 48 hours I will be back again to the Holy Land, fought for throughout history by the Jews, Muslims and Christians. I for one am at a loss as to to how and why these … Continue reading →

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Getting ready for the new school term.

Posted on December 8, 2012 by shakingtheshadowsfromtheolivetrees

It was our last full day in Palestine, a day that had been earmarked for us to ‘give back’ to the village by painting a couple of local schools and getting them ready for the start of the new school … Continue reading →

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From the mouths of babes.

Posted on November 12, 2012 by shakingtheshadowsfromtheolivetrees

We had three children who did the trip to Palestine with us. Archie aged 9 was asked for school to do a little write up about his trip so I thought it would be interesting to ask the other children … Continue reading →

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And worse it got….

Posted on September 8, 2012 by shakingtheshadowsfromtheolivetrees

By now the three of us were feeling really tetchy and ready to leave the area, but Manal had other plans and led us upwards towards another house. “this must be it” she muttered to herself as we scrambled up … Continue reading →

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Mohammed

Posted on September 1, 2012 by shakingtheshadowsfromtheolivetrees

So we duly piled into Mohammed’s car. I was nervous and excited at the same time. This man was inviting us into one of the most contentious area’s within the West Bank. He told us that some days he wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Complete head f#ck day!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by shakingtheshadowsfromtheolivetrees

Today’s plan was to head to Hebron to see areas H1 and H2 areas. On the way we stopped at what is described as a Care Centre for Disabled…..I would describe it as more like an institute. We were shown … Continue reading →

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Reiki workshop and Outdoor showers.

Posted on August 27, 2012 by shakingtheshadowsfromtheolivetrees

Today I was in anticipation of the second part of my Reiki workshop. I went for breakfast to be greeted by a massive hug by our hostess Rafica. Her son Madjid who is disabled had slept for the whole night … Continue reading →

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So much to write, so little time!

Posted on August 26, 2012 by shakingtheshadowsfromtheolivetrees

Hi Guys, finally, I have some internet access for a quick update. Obviously I thought I would have more downtime than I have had. Lets just say they have been very long very emotional days so far. The journey into … Continue reading →

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