Yearly Archives: 2007

Halabiyya Ruins

Posted on Friday, 28 December 2007 by robjkentjr

On our last day in Deir ez-Zur, we made a daytrip to the ruins of Halabiyya.  Situated in the middle of the northern desert (35°41’22.4″N, 39°49’8.9″E), this Byzantine town was used as a forward-defense against Persian invaders.   This is … finish reading Halabiyya Ruins

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Lunch with the Bedouin

Posted on Thursday, 27 December 2007 by robjkentjr

The next part of our Deir ez-Zur trip was a day with the Bedouin.  Although we did not sleep in the desert, they still invited us to eat with them on the floor.   This is the youngest daughter, Amira.  … finish reading Lunch with the Bedouin

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Deir ez-Zur, Syria

Posted on Wednesday, 26 December 2007 by robjkentjr

We have completed a quarter of our Arabic classes and as a test Ghazwan sent us to the desert city of Deir ez-Zur to see if we could survive.  Actually, another teacher, Maher invited us to his farm (35°18’52.3″N, 40°11’19.9″E) … finish reading Deir ez-Zur, Syria

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Syrian Christmas

Posted on Friday, 21 December 2007 by robjkentjr

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Bountiful Feast!  The holiday season has arrived. With Christians making up nearly 20% of the population, Christmas is in full swing here.  As well as Hanukah, this week also marked the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca … finish reading Syrian Christmas

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Hospitality

Posted on Sunday, 2 December 2007 by robjkentjr

What do you say to a 17-year girl whose life was uprooted; left behind her friends, had her house leveled, an uncle killed by a mortar and another lost to Abu Ghraib?  Thank you for dinner. We had dinner tonight … finish reading Hospitality

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