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Author Archives: If It Was Today
Twice As Lucky
If a rainbow is good luck, then this must be twice as lucky. I’m not sure about that, but I do know it was twice as impressive.
Incongruity
One thing I love about travel is how the world has a knack for shattering my illusions. I frequently see things that just don’t line up with expectations. It could be a Bedouin riding a donkey while talking on his … Continue reading
Petra Revisited
The colors in Petra are amazing – almost unreal. If you saw something like this in a theme park, you would probably criticize it for looking so fake. But this is very real. At first glace these bands look like … Continue reading
Rainforest
There isn’t a particular story behind this picture, other than the contrast between the greens and blues in this small stream in the rainforest north of Vancouver, and the Ochre hues in the pictures from Jordan.
Vancouver
I’ve been posting a lot of pictures from the desert in Jordan lately, so I figured it was time for a little change of pace. This picture was taken near the Capilano suspension bridge in North Vancouver.
Pella
Pella. I suspect that you have never heard of it, unless by some chance you are a history nut and know about the Decapolis. And to be fair, compared with sites like Jerash, there really isn’t that much to see. … Continue reading
An Unusual Combination
Question: What do you get when you cross an arch with a pillar? Answer: I have no idea, but we found one when we were exploring Um er-Rasas.
Pot of Gold
When I was in Jordan, I saw many things I had not expected to see. I saw lush green hills and flowers everywhere; on trees, thistles, and even cactus. I saw rain storms, and heard thunder, but I didn’t see … Continue reading
The Very Dead Sea
It’s difficult to fully grasp just how salty the Dead Sea really is – until you put a drop on your tongue. I made that mistake, ironically, because I was told not to do it. Sort of like the “wet … Continue reading
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