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July 31, 2006

Turkish Hospitality

After landing in Istanbul, parted ways with Yellow D at the airport. Felt a huge sigh of relief when touched...

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Posted by Sue on July 31, 2006 11:06 AM
Category: Turkey

Hightailing It Out and the Interrogation

After a fitful night of sleep, the four of us hightailed it to the Tel Aviv airport. We all changed...

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Posted by Sue on July 31, 2006 11:04 AM
Category: Israel & Palestinian Territories

July 30, 2006

What a turn of events

On the fourth day in Israel, journeyed into Bethlehem mainly to see the town and the birthplace of Christ. H....

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Posted by Sue on July 30, 2006 02:05 AM
Category: Israel & Palestinian Territories

July 29, 2006

Jerusalem

Flew into Tel Aviv airport not knowing what to expect from this country either. Again, have been warned many times...

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Posted by Sue on July 29, 2006 02:07 AM
Category: Israel & Palestinian Territories

July 26, 2006

An Ancient City and a Modern One

After a short overnight rest in Wadi Musa, got up bright and early to see Petra. Petra is an amazing...

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Posted by Sue on July 26, 2006 02:07 AM
Category: Jordan

July 25, 2006

Crossing Jordan

Had no idea what to expect of the country Jordan after flying into the Amman airport from Cairo. The main...

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Posted by Sue on July 25, 2006 02:06 AM
Category: Jordan

July 23, 2006

A Hot Desert Trek

More heat! Went on a desert trek with a Bedouin family in the Sinai Desert. The first day’s destination was...

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Posted by Sue on July 23, 2006 03:30 PM
Category: Egypt

July 21, 2006

A Powerful Message at the top of Mt. Sinai

Been feeling rather dull lately in the spiritual department. Was hoping to start this leg of the trip as a...

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Posted by Sue on July 21, 2006 03:20 PM
Category: Egypt

July 20, 2006

Dahab, A Desert Town by a Beautiful Living Sea

Luckily the ferry from Hurghada made it over to Sharm El-Sheikh without turning around due to choppy waters (a very...

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Posted by Sue on July 20, 2006 03:46 PM
Category: Egypt

July 18, 2006

Hurghada, A Gateway to the Red Sea

Overnighted in this seaside town in order to take the ferry over to Sharm El-Sheikh and then a bus to...

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Posted by Sue on July 18, 2006 03:46 PM
Category: Egypt

July 17, 2006

Luxor, A Town of Many Ancient Sites

Luxor turned out to be quite an interesting town dotted with ancient archaelogical sites. On the East Bank lies the...

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Posted by Sue on July 17, 2006 03:45 PM
Category: Egypt

July 15, 2006

Felucca-ing Down the Nile

H. was dreading this part of the trip, but I’m glad he actually went on the felucca with me. Of...

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Posted by Sue on July 15, 2006 03:43 PM
Category: Egypt

July 13, 2006

Aswan, In Nubian Country

Overnight-trained into the predominantly Nubian town of Aswan. Had my first physical contact with the famous Nile River that I’ve...

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Posted by Sue on July 13, 2006 03:36 PM
Category: Egypt

July 10, 2006

Cairo: In Africa and the Middle East at the same time

Yellow D has landed in Egypt to join us for this part of the trip. As my sister would say,...

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Posted by Sue on July 10, 2006 03:33 PM
Category: Egypt

July 08, 2006

Dubai

Welcome to the Middle East!! Ahh, Dubai. The picture in my mind of the city is exactly not what I...

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Posted by Sue on July 8, 2006 10:05 AM
Category: United Arab Emirates

July 07, 2006

A Sweet Reminder in Mt. Lavinia

Taxied into the seaside town of Mt. Lavinia from the Colombo airport near midnight. The fresh salty sea air blowing...

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Posted by Sue on July 7, 2006 05:40 AM
Category: Sri Lanka

July 04, 2006

A few closing notes on traveling in Rajasthan, India

So far, it seems like many of the "backpacker" types of things we'd do in most countries, we have not...

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Posted by Sue on July 4, 2006 04:07 AM
Category: Travel Tips

July 03, 2006

In Agra to see the marble wonder

At this point of the trip, both H. and I were exhausted in terms of seeing any more forts, palaces,...

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Posted by Sue on July 3, 2006 04:06 AM
Category: India

July 02, 2006

Fatehpur Sikri, A Ghost Fort and Palace

Enjoyed the palace-fort at Fatehpur Sikri. Designed by Persian emperor, Akbar the Great, he believed in the harmony of all...

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Posted by Sue on July 2, 2006 04:05 AM
Category: India

July 01, 2006

Entering the Golden Triangle via Jaipur, the Pink City

Known as the Pink City and fortified by pink walls, Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. The maharajah of Jaipur...

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Posted by Sue on July 1, 2006 04:04 AM
Category: India
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