I didn’t have any problems of security in Israel and I thought the place pretty safe. After one more day in Jerusalem I cycled back to Tel-Aviv from where I flew to Lisbon. I just stayed there one afternoon and came back to Jerusalem. The tourist agglomerate near the church of nativity which was built in the location where Jesus was born. They just asked me for my passport and let me enter after seeing the Israeli stamp.
Bethlehem is in the Palestinian territory. It just a 10 km ride so it’s not a big deal. It is also a very special city, every stone has hundreds or thousands of years of history! In one of the days that I stayed in Jerusalem I took the bicycle to go to Bethlehem. This city is very crowded with natives and a lot of tourists. In Jerusalem I stay in one of the hostels of the old town. I cycled from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem by the road (I didn’t go by the high-way) and again I there were no problems and never felt in danger. There were people from US, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden, Germany, Italy … All of them were travelling in Israel and they didn’t have any problem neither. It’s almost an occidental city!!! I was staying in a hostel and most of the people were travelling alone. I started in Tel-Aviv and this city was really a surprise for me. I understand that diplomatic advice are against going there (my friends were saying the same) but to be honest I didn’t find any problem. Your plans for going to Jerusalem by bicycle from home are very good!!!! I have to say that I really enjoyed Israel and specially Jerusalem (the old town). I have finished my journey and everything went well! I didn’t defend yet my PhD… The defense should be in the end of this month.
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