Ramallahites enjoy a warm night on sidewalk tables at Pronto Cafe in Ramallah, Palestine
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Family, friends and life in Ramallah
November 11, 2008 · 1 Comment
Despite the difficulties of life in a developing land, and one under military occupation no less, Ramallah is distinct in the depth and qualities of friendships here. Strangers quickly become friends and friends become lifelong mates. So many of the luxuries, comforts and simplicities of Western life are unattainable here; since there isn’t much else to life, people hold on to each other, and days revolve around meeting, socializing and sharing of oneself with friends and family.
That’s what I’ve been busy with, so I’m a moment now to share photos and blurbs about the last few days of getting settled and reacquainted. For starters, here’s me and my grandmother rolling stuffed grape leaves with meat and rice:
