The Labors of Bucephalus No matter how tedious life at times could become, one look out the window was enough to remind me that not far away, the world-and adventure-were impatiently waiting.-R. Morse

No Love Lost in Damascus

Thursday, 14 Feb 2008 | Views [3893] | Comments [2]

I honestly can not say enough good things about Damascus.  From the very beginning, to the very end, people were helpful, outgoing, and friendly.  Spending the majority of our time in the Old City, we were inevitably lost for what seemed hours in its ... Read more >

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Gallery: Damascus

Thursday, 14 Feb 2008 | Photo Gallery

The Entry into Syria

Thursday, 14 Feb 2008 | Views [1237] | Comments [1]

We entered the border to Syria from Turkey at approximately 8:30 AM, and for the next 8 hours, we sat on a bright red, hard-plastic bench, waiting for our visas.  The official policy concerning an American's entry into Syria is that a visa MUST be obtained ... Read more >

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