Monthly Archives: February 2008

Naughty Children

Posted on February 23, 2008 by rsiminkas

Today was one of my last days teaching at Berlitz. One of my favorite students, Mohammad, brought me flowers. This really touched me, primarily since he is 5 so you know he had to ask his mother to get them … Continue reading →

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Car Bomb

Posted on February 16, 2008 by rsiminkas

On the evening of Valentine’s Day, there was an explosion in a residential area of Damascus. It had been a car bomb that killed only one person, a Hezbollah leader. We heard no explosion and actually didn’t even hear of … Continue reading →

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Damascus: Home Sweet Home

Posted on February 13, 2008 by rsiminkas

We have received a warmer welcome here in Damascus than we ever anticipated.  Our recent visits to both Palmyra and Aleppo have made it blatantly clear just how special this city is.  Granted, most areas aren’t so aesthetically pleasing, but the … Continue reading →

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