Yesterday we had some free time in Jerusalem and instead of walking the busy Old Jerusalem streets again, we did a political tour. Our tour guide was a Palestinian, so the information came with that bias. However, it was very interesting and answered a lot of questions I had about why things are the way the are. We saw several different sections of the wall that Israel is building, two Jewish settlements and two homes in East Jerusalem. If even only have of it is true, there were several examples where Israel has not held up their side of the several peace agreements that have been passed since 1967, most obviously the wall taking a free form shape in the name of "security", cutting through Palestinian villages and cutting them off. I could go on, there is a film "Jerusalem, east side story", that tells the story better.
We had dinner in the Old City with Steve and the other teams that are here now, a Pediatric cardiology team from New Zealand and a general surgeon from the US. Always good food and great conversation. We got a cab from the restaurant and it took Kevin and John to the airport, I hope they are home now.
I am now in Tel Aviv hiding from the heat in my hostel. I was at the beach early this morning for breakfast, even under the umbrellas it was intense. Planning ongoing back out this evening.
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