Category Archives: Photography

Just a Thought

Posted on May 1, 2013 by If It Was Today

When I see something that has been abandoned – a house, a business, a farm – it usually makes me a little sad. But this was an exception. At Umm Qais, among the Roman and Byzantine ruins, there is an … Continue reading →

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The Last Sunset

Posted on April 30, 2013 by If It Was Today

One of the more stunning things about Jordan is the sunsets. Sometimes the camera just can’t capture the colors, but sometimes it works. This picture from our last evening in Jordan comes close. I’m back home now, but I plan … Continue reading →

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Sippy Cup Central

Posted on April 29, 2013 by If It Was Today

The origins of traditions are often shrouded in mystery. That is certainly true in this case.  But the way traditions become firmly established is far more transparent. It takes repetition, pure and simple. So this weekend we did our bit … Continue reading →

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The End Is Near

Posted on April 28, 2013 by If It Was Today

… the end of the day, of course. What did you think I meant? After a very full day in Petra (we covered 20 km on foot) we headed back to the hotel for a sauna and a cold beverage … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Not What I Expected

Posted on April 14, 2013 by If It Was Today

I woke up yesterday to find ten centimeters of snow, slush and ice pellets in my driveway. Spring may be here in theory, but in practice it still looks far too much like winter. But in three days we will … Continue reading →

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