Drinking From The Ganges

T.C. was his his name, he was tall and lankly, with a dark complexion (he would be considered black, by South Africa’s standards) and he spoke in a low voice with a stutter. T.C. grew up in Soweto, the largest township in South Africa, home to over three million poor Africans. T.C. led tours through a small section of Soweto. When we arrived for our tour T.C was waiting outside the entrance to the township. Upon exiting the mini-van T.C. walked up to us and introduced himself and then extended his hand to greet us. T.C. explained what the tour would consist of and reassured us that we would be safe while touring Soweto. [read on]

The first city I visited in Syria was Aleppo.  I began by roaming the cavernous streets of Aleppo.  Like many Arab countries I have visited in the past…..I got lost, found and lost again!  At this point in my travels I feel relatively confident in my map skills (I suppose I can put that on my resume as a skill I have acquired during 2008, since I won’t have any other job for the given year to put on my resume :), however when it comes to Arab countries I seem to get lost more than the norm.  I think it may have something to do with the lack of street signage or if there are names and numbers for the given street it is in Arabic….which means absolutely nothing to me, because my map is in English (and I don’t know Arabic….well a few words).  [read on]

What Happens When.....you put a Turk, Three Syrians, a Canadian and an American in a Taxi? .......well it makes for an amusing and interesting taxi ride from the Syrian border to Aleppo, Syria. After finally receiving my visa and long after my transport ... [Continue reading this entry]

Cappadocia (Goreme) Cappadocia, Goreme is a place that seduces you with the people and the dream like backdrop.  Many people arrive in Goreme with the intention of staying two days, which is a realistic amount of time......after all it is a small village ... [Continue reading this entry]

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