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by Carolain Caicedo (United Kingdom (Great Britain))

Making a local connection Israel

3 weeks ago I decided to use my days of holifays exploring a new place, far away from everything that surrounds me and in sirt way escape from what it hurts. I was checking which and suddenly a promo ban shows up and tel aviv whats there with such a good price, flight to Israel from london for just 80£ , impossible not to get it. Wars, occupation, its all about we heard about the middle east. With my no family probation i decide to leave my fear at home, grab my backpack and pay for the most cheap and coolest hostel. Religion , different culture, inspiration to write its all you, Israel gave to me. Walking in your streets made me feel I could fly like that old song, made me feel free where the freedom its not a real concept. You gave me honesty in your people, hospitality in your locals, food in your amazing markets. But you also gave questions, yes whats your real conflict? I had to cross the border with a big wall and the army at check points to understand that its not the real people who separate us, its money , religions and judgements. I crossed the border to understand both of you , oh Palestina you was there too , with you kindness and pain. I didn't see terrorism, i saw hope in people faces, waiting for a breath, and the finak step to finally see the peace. Middle east you was too short for me, wasn't enough for me to sit down in front of your beach in the Mediterranean sea. Wasnt enough that tremendous feeling in Jerusalem. I wanted to write to let you know that i adored you history, your streets , your religions that at the same time i hate. See your people walking around with their faith. Seeing you believing in anything or in everything. Your deserts and your monuments. Loved how you liberated me, I scaped for 14 days but i came back a new me , with a new concept and I hope to come back to finish this exploration.