Today we visited Shepherds' Field in Beit Sahour (suburb of Bethlehem) and sang some carols after reading Luke 2. Perhaps not quite the same atmosphere in broad daylight, yet we enjoyed the time together before exploring some caves. It was easier to "imagine" what it would have been like 2000 years ago when we saw a Bedouin shepherd leading a small flock of sheep through the valley. The sheep must have recognized their shepherd's voice because he was in front and they followed.
Some of the group have been able to make friends during our short stay here and are finding it difficult to say good-bye. Jewel, Amy N, and others discovered the local Stars & Bucks coffee shop (seriously) and visit once or twice a day. Our new friend, Basaam, gives us the Palestinian prices on coffee drinks and hopes we'll all add him as friends on Facebook. He's invited us to his apartment for Arabic coffee, and we invited him to church to translate for us (not realizing that the church would provide wireless headphones for the guests who don't understand Arabic). If you're ever in the Bethlehem area, please be sure to stop by - it's near Manger Square, and Basaam would love to welcome you with a tasty white mocha or an icy frappo Chino!
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