Ansam

 I met Ansam last year through a woman I was introduced to in Portland. It's kind of a crazy story but we ended up doing surgery on her nephew Talal, another crazy story, and we have kept in touch. She is a wonderful, bright and strong woman. 

  Most of the team had left and it is Dr. Jo and I now. We will spend the day with Ansam. 

  Enjoy the pictures and video. 

First a walk through Sebastia, where John the Baptist was beheaded. 

  Olive groves 

Picking wild zatar, oregano

Classic Palestinian country BBQ 

Then we go to her house and watch her make bread with the fresh zatar. She says there is no name for it. I name it sheema. 

It is the most wonderful relaxing day!

Thank you Ansam and family!