Category Archives: Middle East

Last Full Day in Syria -Maaloula and Deir Mar Musa Monasteries

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Dave

After contemplating what to do for our last day–either resting or taking one last journey–we decided to hire a driver and head to the Maaloula and Mar Musa monasteries north of Damascus.  It was a great decision because the driver … Continue reading →

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Quick Update – Syria

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Dave

The last 3 days have been hectic and I am really tired so I won’t go into many details but I will post a few pics from the last few days.  It has been a crazy 48 hours where we … Continue reading →

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Syria–Day 2–the ice cream

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Dave

OK–Internet availability at the Cairo hotel in Hama–connected to the world again.  First, we definitely have our act together in Damascus and can now navigate the city without significant discomfort.  I want to dedicate this post to one thing only–ice … Continue reading →

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Confusion rules on the first full day in Syria

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Dave

Day one in Damascus and we get lost as soon as we walk out of the hotel door. We tried our best to find the Street called Straight (Via Recta) and ended up circumnavigating Old Damascus until we eventually stumbled … Continue reading →

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Italy behind us…..on to Syria

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Dave

Flew from Rome to Amman to Damascus today. 8 hours of waiting in the Rome airport…not fun…but did give me some time to get some photos posted from our last day in Venice.

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