I was going to offer some travel tips this week, but then I realized that I’m taking home leave and there should be lots of other things to write about. Home […]
I Smell Greatness
Hallas
When things are complete in Jordan, ‘hallas’ is the word they use. Finished, complete, done. The house has been cleaned, the bags are packed and stuffed to the weight limit. We […]
Secret Asian Man’s Ultimate Guide to Jordan
This is the last Friday in this fascinating country. We’ve enjoyed the pleasure of its people, culture, and beauty. Jordan is a great country for lots of reasons, but perhaps mostly because […]
What About All That Bread?!?
An addendum if you will to last week’s entry on trash. I got lots of questions wondering, “What about all that bread?” Okay. That’s fake news. I didn’t hear anything like […]
Trash in(g) Amman
Long time readers may recall this writer’s infatuation with trash and how it gets where it’s going. I feel like I’ve spoken about it a lot. From looking out my front […]
This Week in Virginity
Last week we heard how Helen launched, if not a thousand ships, at least 1000 SUV and small pickup trucks. Here’s more on why. I had the pleasure of attending a […]
When Two Tribes Go to War
FIRST….This an old song that was thumping through my mind whilst jotting this down. You can find the video and music HERE. Turn it up loud. That’s what I did. Go ahead. […]
Finding Rocket Man
Time ticks by and we start forming lists. Lists of things to pack. Lists of things to buy. Lists of places we want to see before we go. Lists of the […]
It’s Raining Mud, Hallelujah!
It’s rained 3 days this week. Not only rain, but thunder and lightning. Something I’ve not seen in my time here. Something I’ve missed. The tense space between the flash and […]
Wadi Mujib on the Downside
I’m nearing the end of my time here at “the crossroads of Armageddon”, as some have put it. And while we approached Amman with a good deal of trepidation, we’ve grown […]
