Life in Israel and the Palestinian territories is complicated and politically charged, even in Bethlehem. In this space I will share only the simpler parts, like food and streets and scenery and the richness of human experience.
In these photos
- Walking to church this morning, up many stairs, to the Christmas Lutheran Church of Bethlehem, an Arabic speaking, German Lutheran Church.
- A street market seen from the church’s patio.
- A tiny, delicious coffee.
- An amazing treat called Knafeh from a neighborhood sweets shop.
- Olives
- Bethlehem panorama
- One of countless such streets/walkways that wend their way through Bethlehem.
