April 4, 2009

April 2, 2009
















Yet another extraordinary day passed by quickly, however this day is never going to be forgotten by any of the Peace Campers. Followed by a delicious breakfast at the hotel we went to Jofeh Community Rehabilitation Center where children with disabilities spend their time, learn new things and can simply spend time with others, make friends and enjoy themselves. We could see and experience how the children try to live normally. Even though it was sad to see how they suffer from disabilities our hearts were full of joy to see how happy they were in the center and we were grateful to all the people who volunteer at the center to help the children. After this very emotional visit we had the opportunity with the adult Global Peace Initiative participants during lunch. This was an interesting experience as even during this short period of time we could learn from the adults that the message of Peace Through Understanding is everlasting and doesn’t end with the Peace Camp but stays with us for the rest of our lives.

Back in the hotel we had a session on religion. It was very intriguing talks as all of us there were representatives of many different religions. We didn’t argue but learned from each other how we practice our faith and how important it is for us in everyday life. Following the session we attended an interfaith talk. We learned how crucial it is to accept other people’s faith and let them practice it the way they want in order to achieve peace.

Adam Naskretski - Poland

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During the time while in Jordan, I have had many dinners in various places. Whether it was formal or casual, held at a restaurant or hotel, every single Peace Camper would look forward to it with the utmost pleasure and delight, but what we experienced tonight was beyond the power of words. Being the guest of the former Jordan’s Ambassador in multiple countries, we found the dinner at his outstanding farm (I apologize for the word “farm”) exceptional.

As a person to whom food plays a major role in his life, not only had I stuffed my hungry stomach with random products. I also tried many exotic foods as I could handle. I ended up coming back to our table with three plates. One of them got filled right after the starters bar. Curiosity made me try the special Jordanian falafel made with the creamy sauce with scallions. Fortunately enough, I got to grab some pieces of grilled shrimp with sweet and sour sauce after a tremendous wave of seafood lovers. I also got to sit next to Michelle who does not like seafood, which meant that her delicate pieces of shrimp were generously moved to my plate.

To follow up, I creatively filled my second plate with the unique delicacies for the main course. I could not literally go past the kabob station which was in the corner of the hall, so I had to invite a juicy home-made kabob into my pleasant company. Following the kabobs I approached the Italian pasta bar and ended up leaving the station with a half-filled plate of various kinds of pasta. On my way back, I instinctively reached out for a couple more fried shrimp which ultimately completed the colorful composition of my meal.

Last but not least, my third plate involved some delicious desserts. One of them was the delicious kanafi with the cheese inside which I could not help dreaming about the following night. The chocolate cake with a strawberry on top also made it onto my table of desserts and I enjoyed it very much. The final part was the mango flavored ice-cream covered in pistachios and hot chocolate.

I would be a liar if I refused to admit that I devoured the food. In these situations however you simply have to do it. You have to attain peace in your stomach prior to welcoming peace in your mind!

Benediktas Petkevicius - Lithuania

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I didn’t imagine anything like this. I never imagined that in ten days I would feel happiness, joy, love, peace and safety, but also sadness, disappointment and insecurity. What I felt today was new for me in Peace Camp. I experienced how it felt to make a child smile for you, how it felt to give hope, love and passion for life to someone you just met, who often can sometimes doubt there is love around the world. We went to the Jofeh Community Rehabilitation Center where I met my new friend Rania. Although we were speaking different languages, we understood each other. We played games, we laughed, we painted, we danced, and we even sang (my voice is horrible so the singing part makes me very proud :))

What I love about those kids is that their faces never lie. They say yes when it feels right and no when it feels wrong. They never fake it, their emotions are pure and true. With Rania, I was safe, although she was 12 years younger than me. Rania opened my heart and found a place there. A person can never be really free if he or she can’t let himself be loved by a child.

Sophia Dievolova - Bulgaria



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