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Damascus and Bosra – Our first stops in Syria

Monday, July 10th, 2006

Museum courtyard Paintings for sale in the Old City

We didn´t know quite what to expect as we took a taxi with our American travel friend from the Lebanon-Syria border into Damascus. On one hand, you expect something dark and sinister and lawless as Syria is part of the “axis of evil, state sponsor of terrorism, etc, etc”; and their government sure makes it a big pain in the rump for Americans to get a visa to enter. On the other hand, we were expecting an oasis of calm, hospitality, friendliness, and surviving traditions as compared to other more modern and hectic parts of the Middle East because we had heard so many wonderful stories from fellow travelers who said Syria was their favorite country in the Middle East. [read on]

DELINQUENT WRITERS ON UNEXPECTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Monday, July 3rd, 2006

Dear family, friends, and other faithful readers-

We didn´t think any of you were actually reading our blog, but after receiving your emails inquiring about the lag in updates we do apologize for the delay in updating our travel blog.

Upon arriving in Germany at the start of the World Cup, we were forced to take an unexpected leave of absence as we found ourselves completely overwhelmed and occupied by the World Cup and all the craziness associated with it.  Not to mention overdosing on half-meter long bratwursts, gigantic pretzels bigger than your head, liters of beer, and too many glasses of edrbeerbowle (this fantastic fresh strawberry punch that is in season).

But have no fear, we promise to be back on track with updates in the next few weeks which will include our recent adventures in Syria, Turkey, Bulgaria, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic and of course the big surpise of the World Cup so far, Deutschland!

Stay tuned, we wont let you down!

Shan and Anthony

p.s. Anthony claims that he’s not writing because he´s on vacation from traveling right now….I say he´s just lazy 🙂