Cycling the countryside of The West Bank through history, politics, religion, architectural ruins and a food paradise--that is Bike Palestine.
Visited out of curiosity and ended up falling in love with the place.
About 25 were in our group the first time and 7 the second--made up of folks from the UK and the US. George Snow, who founded Bike Palestine is originally from London but now resides in Italy. Some participants go strictly for the biking.
The results are an extremely different and fun type of vacation. Somewhere one often hears about but rarely visits. Jerusalem is impressive. We are walking where Jesus walked.
People from around the world visit Jericho to be baptized in The Jordan River.
But why are all of these dogs just hanging out...
Always on the tail end of the bike group one cannot help but notice all of the dogs just hanging around.
On the second tour after researching the issue I found Diana George Babish.
She has created a dog shelter in Beit Sahour about 5 minutes outside of Bethlehem. On a side trip to visit her shelter she chatted about her efforts to find homes for dogs. They find homes for their dogs around the world. They are challenged by political and physical isolation. They are always trying to get the word out.
My girl, Coco Lou, is from Tijuana. There are many groups in San Diego who make the 30 minute trip across the border to rehome stray dogs.
Negar, who runs Paws 4 Thought Rescue out of Chula Vista said this is basically the same thing.
I get dogs from Iran all of the time. My mom brings 3 dogs back every time she goes over there to visit family.
When I go to London, with my husband, to visit his family, I go on a television and radio show and talk about the dog rescue.
Of course, we always need donations but we also need traveling buddies and foster homes.
Why don't you make a little presentation and do the same thing.
All of the radio talk shows and internet radio talk shows are always looking for a new guest. Why not hook them up with George Snow who is always looking for new riders.
Getting the word out about Palestine, Bike Palestine and finding homes for dogs.
Let's see if this will work.
All of the photos are courtesy of Chloe Louise at chloe.louise.langendorf.louis@gmail.com--copyright free.
