Category Archives: Jordan

Wine Sippy Cup – Part II

Posted on April 11, 2013 by If It Was Today

My earlier report of a new tradition in the Jordanian expat community has generated a bit of interest. In case you haven’t been following this blog, I reported that people have been seen riding camels through the desert, drinking wine … Continue reading →

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The Countdown Continues

Posted on April 11, 2013 by If It Was Today

Only five days till we depart for Jordan. Trying hard to be patient and stay focused on everything that needs to be finished before I leave. Mostly succeeding. I’ll leave you with this picture from Petra. The rather stoic looking … Continue reading →

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Ride a Camel through the Desert, Drinking Wine

Posted on April 9, 2013 by If It Was Today

True story! In some of the more eccentric expat circles in Jordan, a new tradition has taken hold. Visitors are enjoying a glass of wine, while riding a camel through the desert. If you have ever ridden a camel, you … Continue reading →

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The Safe House

Posted on April 8, 2013 by If It Was Today

I find myself watching the news from the Middle East with more than a little interest these days. Jordan is a wonderful, open, welcoming country with friendly, tolerant people. But we all know that things can change rather quickly at … Continue reading →

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A Jordanian Moment

Posted on April 7, 2013 by If It Was Today

On my last visit we had a bit of a running gag about “Jordanian moments”. I’m talking about situations where the only appropriate comment is “…seriously?”. In your head, of course. Saying it out loud is not helpful. It happens … Continue reading →

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T Minus 12 Days, and Counting…

Posted on April 5, 2013 by If It Was Today

Twelve days from now we will be on our way to Jordan. It will be Duncan’s first visit, but my second. We will be enjoying the comfort of the cheapest seats that money can buy on Air France. In other … Continue reading →

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