Tuesday, April 25, 2006

It is wonderful to see how tragedy brings us all together. Today group of joyful and motivated peace activists rallied with banners and smiles to run through the streets chanting cries of "We Want Peace", and "We Love Tourists"! The spectators witnessing this dramatic change in tone were clapping and cheering the march, taking photos and joining in with the merry throng. As we headed toward the main mosque, the crowd gained momentum and energy until the cries reverberated off of the walls of the shops. The children ran in front urging us all on faster. However it is ironic that the droves of cameramen and photographers lounging around the scene waiting for something else catestrophic to happen barely batted an eyelash at the show of peaceful force. Truly news has an agenda, so I feel that it is my duty to share this other face of the Dahab massacre. Here are the images -- may they bring you the same joy and optimism:















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