Darajat--the village I called home from last Monday to Friday. Located in the south, in the Negev desert near Arad. A dozen Jewish Israelis and one American lady pastor came together from all over the country to study spoken Arabic for six hours a day. After class we had cultural activities and hikes. Each of us lived in the home of a different host family, enjoying the famous Bedouin-style hospitality. I come back to Jerusalem filled with great affection and admiration for the kind and wonderul people of Darajat, the hard-working women and men and all the beautiful children.
In the coming posts I'll happily share these good and blessed times.
Thanks for dropping by at my blog and commenting. I never knew you celebrated Anzac Day here! I love the atmosphere of your photos, and the rolling hills.
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David Webb: Nature Pictures
Welcome, David. A good summary (albeit from 2003) of the Australian contribution in Israel
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This sounds like a wonderful experience. I look forward to more.
ReplyDeleteFond memories!
ReplyDeleteDarajat looks like a wonderful village. It must have been so interesting to study spoken Arabic.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to the posts of the time you spent there.
I look forward to reading the coming posts...What a neat thing to get to do.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place! I'm so glad you're back so we can read about your adventures and see your beautiful photos.
ReplyDeletePink houses! sounds like something Georgina would like.
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I wish the US government would take more time to understand different cultures....
ReplyDeleteThanks, folks. I appreciate your feedback.
ReplyDeleteMichelle, you're so right. Cultural immersion does wonders.