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African Adventure- Day 15

As always, we all woke with the sun. Today we arranged with the fancy hotel in town to take a pirogue ride on the Ogooué River. We packed the cool box with drinks, cheese, bread, and sardines. We walked over … Continue reading

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Pork: The ultimate home wrecker

Talking with different people here, I have heard many explanations for Islamic practices.  We briefly had an Algerian roommate who liked to put Islam in scientific terms.  For example, when Muslims pray, they kneel and touch their head to the … Continue reading

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Sin for Sale

In addition to learning Arabic, we have been learning a great deal about perceptions of America and the West.  Some situations are a bit uncomfortable and other times it is just plain funny.  Many things that are forbidden in Islam … Continue reading

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Gotta love Political Upheaval

Ah yes, the scent of revolution is in the air. Just after I purchased tickets to leave for Manila first thing tomorrow morning, I heard that there will be huge protests calling for the resignation of the president Gloria Macapagal … Continue reading

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