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Tag Archives: Syria
Damascus: Home Sweet Home
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
Shattering Perceptions
“Do you like Bush?” “No.” “Good, you are ALWAYS welcome in our home.” That may be a common political question for people to ask, but it was much more powerful coming from an Iraqi family who lost … Continue reading
Falling into Place
Today is the last day of our first week in Syria. We nearly lost our minds when we went to buy our phone on the 6th and it took hours to process. We were at our all time low; we … Continue reading
On the Road Again
Leaving behind the idyllic village of Goreme in Turkey, we were finally motivated to pull ourselves away when we spent all of the money we had budgeted. It was a bit sad to leave but we knew it was time … Continue reading
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Since 2001, Robert and I have collectively visited over 90 countries. We have worked overseas since 2004 and recently obtained Master’s degrees in development from the Australian National University. We are currently serving in the U.S. Peace Corps in Zambia.
New York Blues
Finally my time here is coming to an end. I had been having problems with my family for several reasons. Firstly, over concern over the places where we plan to be in our near future; Syria for language classes. Secondly, … Continue reading