, a big city in the heart of the west bank under full palestinian control. >> nablus is considered abed of palestinian militancy-- but the tour organizers think its important that they visit here. jacob's tomb is nearby, and there is an ancient market in the old city here, still bustling. tension is low right now, but security is always a concern. >> in the morning we check whats going on in the news, the bus driver and the guide are very aware of the procedures. >> we believe its very safe, we take every precaution ahead of time calling what have you and working with locals. >> reporter: a few in the houston group admit they got some worried questions from family. >> they were like, "oh, you're going to those places and you're doing those things, and are you sure that's okay?" >> reporter: and they say standing in the center of nablus was a little unsettling at first. >> we feel we stick out like a sore thumb, for sure. >> reporter: there is the language barrier, but some manage to interact. >> i think its wonderful that the trip that our church set up is going to spend so much time