So, now it’s my weekend, which I’ve been spending it unpacking, getting myself settled into the international volunteers residence (which it turns out is on the bottom floor of the Project Hope offices), getting to know the other volunteers (all good people) and generally relaxing after a tiring few days. I made the right choice in arriving just before a weekend. I report to work on Sunday morning. I’m hoping to deliver creative writing workshops for local Palestinians, although how exactly this will work I’ll have to wait and see. It may be that the first few days will be spent helping out with whatever, something I’m more than willing to do.
It feels like I’ve been waiting for ages to get to Palestine. I was accepted as a volunteer, and attended training down in London, back in March. After six months, it feels good to finally be here.
Now it starts. What exactly, I’m not sure, but no going back now.
4 comments:
After much technical advice from other blog-sages, I've signed up too. Great to hear you've got off to a good start. Hope it continues to go well.
It seems like ages ago I watched you walk down the airport corridor towards security to start your big adventure. My (big) wee brother on his way to having one of the most interesting experiences of his life no doubt! Glad you got there ok though - was so glad to hear that and that you have had the chance to settle in a bit. Hope work has been ok over the past day or two. Apols for the drunken randon email the other night about Lebowski's. Was a great pub though and made me think of you. At work just now so can't stay on for long. Will tell Alexander Uncle Jimmy is fine and well and thanks again for thinking of him and getting him a present for his birthday. That was so nice of you.
Love from the Days. Take care of yourself and speak to you again soon.
Love M x
Love the blog, I think I spotted my sister in her EAPPI jacket in the photo from Janoon.
I was in Nablus at Eid 2010, stayed in the guest house with Jehad. Was disapointed that Project hope was shut for the holiday as I would have loved to visit it.
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