Our final afternoon in Jordan was a walk around the area of our hotel, Gerasa Hotel. A Jerusalem Hotel! Cool manhole covers: A place where smokers can buy their cancer! Liquor stores! Mosques: Fun people!The busy, main street had a pedestrian bridge! View from the pedestrian bridge! And underground pedestrian walkways, lined with little shops…
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Baku, Azerbaijan – Sights of the Old City
Old City Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, surrounded by walls, with two locations, Maiden Tower and Palace of Shirvanshahs – becoming the first World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in Azerbaijan. Main Entrance – Old City Making our way to the entrance from the Filarmoniya Park side of the city. Hammams Inside…
Newly Understood Differences Between Azerbaijani & Qatari Culture
Muslim Vibe Azerbaijan was once a state of the Soviet Union and a Muslim majority country. More than 90% of the population are Muslim. Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan. One of my favorite experiences of travel is feeling the vibe of the location. The Muslim vibe in Baku is very different than that of…
My New Inflatable Kayak – Kayaking at Fuwairit Beach, The Pearl and Simaisma Beach
I bought an inflatable kayak!! It’s easy to inflate and deflate AND no roof rack required! Yesterday, Michael and I tried it out at Fuwairit Beach! Michael inflated the boat, so he deserved the honor of first paddle! Fuwairit Beach My turn! Journey to The Pearl Next morning I was off to The Pearl for…
Cairo, Egypt – Arriving – Childhood Dreams Come True
It Is Happening As our flight approached its destination of Cairo, Egypt I felt a calm come over me. This was it. My childhood dream of seeing the ancient pyramids of Egypt was going to happen. Cairo Airport It was intense. Tough looking airport staff smoked at their passport booths while wearing berets. One officer…