We entered the Palestinian Authority area. I stopped, I lowered the glass on the left side and for some reason I smiled. Not that you can not do this, after a few seconds you begin to feel that it is inappropriate and looks stupid. Documents are not checked, they do not climb into the trunk, only examine the driver and passengers with a serious face. I would even say rude. The mood suddenly disappeared, back the excitement that was present a few days ago at the border control at Ben Gurion.
However, the excitement does not go into deeper form. Information about the movement of autonomy is zero, I just know that you can do it. And this knowledge is enough for me to make sure: everything will be all right!
By the way, many of my readers somewhere in the comments stated that "in Palestine, no feet." Apparently this opinion is held by many people, even some of the independent travelers. Then the question arises: how will you go to Bethlehem, for example?
Bethlehem, this is, of course, in the common zone A. Full control of the Palestinian army and administration. And our path from south to Jerusalem passes only zone B and C. Thus, control of Israeli army and Palestinian Authority (zone B) and full control of Israel (zone C). The number of cars here is completely Palestinian. The neighborhood is flickering on a small hill. Weather fickle, rain. We made photopause, while weather permitting.
So it's pure Bedouin. These buildings are typical for the Sinai peninsula, for example, in egypt. But it is still necessary to try to find the original among powerful tools. There is no show, no matter what.In Israel and Palestine, even the Bedouins are diligent. Outside the bushes can be seen tractors and other farm equipment.
It's amazingly green, unusual: half an hour ago we passed the desert (for comparison, the desert mountains on the road from Arad to the Dead Sea). There are opportunities for agricultural activities. Next, we saw a vast area of the vineyard, I did not take photos, the rain still broke.
It was the only rain we caught on our way to Israel. There may be more images of Palestine. Some are filmed in Goupro, hands will get something to wear something.I admit, after the "rough" view of the military there are some feelings that the region is unfriendly. At first, I did not even want to stop. But about the dangers that await, even thought does not arise. Believe me, in our way, the danger is more likely. But do not get hung up on this and we (take reasonable steps). Traveling with pure thoughts and believing that there are more good people.The military, incidentally, is probably an Israeli. Although I have not learned to distinguish them from Palestinians. And in Jerusalem, even more confused in this regard. If you do not take into account orthodoxy. Secular youth, in principle, all on one face.