Tag Archives: Jaffa

Israelis seeking Palestine

Posted on February 29, 2016 by shakingtheshadowsfromtheolivetrees

Upon leaving Ben Gurion airport, instead of turning right and hopping on a bus to Jerusalem, we turned left and caught a taxi to Jaffa. I was going to meet my friend Judith, who I met on a previous visit … Continue reading →

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My trip in a nutshell

Posted on August 26, 2013 by shakingtheshadowsfromtheolivetrees

Forgive me for the lack of posts I made whilst I was in Palestine and Israel. I had planned to write a blog a day, but best laid plans and all that…. What I wanted to put in today’s post … 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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