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Barter For Dummies

Posted on April 28, 2013 by If It Was Today

I could use a book like that, because when it comes to bartering, I definitely qualify as a dummy. But I get the sense that it could be a lot worse, so maybe I shouldn’t complain. We took a taxi … Continue reading →

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Another Piece of the Puzzle

Posted on April 23, 2013 by If It Was Today

At the Place of High Sacrifice in Petra, there are two obelisks on the top of a mountain. Apparently the obelisks were not erected on top of the mountain; the mountain was carved away to create the obelisks. Very impressive. … Continue reading →

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Petra

Posted on April 23, 2013 by If It Was Today

Too many pictures of Petra to share today, so I’ll continue with the stairs theme. Coming down from the Place of High Sacrifice, the stairs are rather steep, without railings even though there is a steep drop on one side. … Continue reading →

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Azraq

Posted on April 22, 2013 by If It Was Today

One of the things that annoys me about western society is the tendency to protect people from their own stupidity. Or at least to try to. It usually wastes everyone’s time, and doesn’t really have any effect on the people … Continue reading →

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Being There

Posted on April 21, 2013 by If It Was Today

There are many things I love about visiting archeological sites in Jordan; the quality, the quantity, the variety. But most of all, I love the fact that you have the opportunity to go right in among the ruins and look, … Continue reading →

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Um er-Rasas

Posted on April 20, 2013 by If It Was Today

Another day of touring in Jordan. Another day of stunning archeological sites. Another day of having it all to ourselves. One of the things that I love about Jordan’s history is the fact that we can actually go in and … Continue reading →

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Umm Qais

Posted on April 20, 2013 by If It Was Today

Spent a fascinating day looking through the ruins at Umm Qais. The day included lunch on the terrace with a view of the Golan Heights, Israel, and the Sea of Galilee. The only negative was distant “thuds” from Syria. I’m … Continue reading →

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Sheikh Duncan

Posted on April 18, 2013 by If It Was Today

We had a drink tonight at the British Club in Amman. Ironically, the only hint that we were in the right place was a sign on the street saying “Not Parking for the British Club”. This is one of those … Continue reading →

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The Zen of Travel

Posted on April 17, 2013 by If It Was Today

I love travel. The bustle of the airport, the anticipation of the departure lounge, the caress of economy seating. Obviously I’m lying. Discovering new countries is exciting. The process of getting there; not so much. I often wonder if we … Continue reading →

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T Minus Zero

Posted on April 16, 2013 by If It Was Today

About to depart. Almost packed. More updates to follow.

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