Sansana, Wed 5.12.07, Morning

6.00-7.00

60 workers were waiting on line when we arrived. The soldiers let about 30 of them in each time. They pass up to the checking point when they have to take off shoes, coats and bags, all are checked through the machine. The process takes about 15 minutes (for the whole group).

The civilian manager of the CP welcomed us with cup of tea . Next week he is going to take over and will not allow us wander around the "sleeve" where checking is taking place. The good news is planning a shade in the parking lot after the checking and over the pass towards the entrance to the CP.

The soldiers drew us away from the "sleeve" as it is a military zone. There was no more action so we left when no worker was waiting.