Ol' Big Jim's Place
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From southern US now living in Tarbarbour, Amman. Loving every minute of my life here! I am also an English language instructor for private students in my home.
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Jerash, "Pompeii of the East"
Posted on 12/06/2011
Hadrian's Triumphal Gate marking the entrance to the city I was recently asked to produce a short essay on the ruined ancient city of Jerash. As I consulted my notes and files I...
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Mobile Device Application
Posted on 12/06/2011
Do you surf the internet on your mobile device? I know at least one of my readers does...yes, I mean you Dee! Now, you don't have to wait until you have access to your laptop or PC to...
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Palestine Revisited via Rafah Border Opening
Posted on 30/05/2011
I can’t help celebrating the courageous step by Egypt in opening the Rafah border crossing! It is a tiny step in the right direction for a change. Attempts by Israel to isolate Gazan...
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Happy Independence Day, Jordan!
Posted on 24/05/2011
Flag of Jordan Coat of Arms of Jordan Jordan's Location in the World الله، الوطن، المليك Transliteration: Allah al-Watan al-MalekEnglish: “God, Homeland, The...
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End of the World...
Posted on 22/05/2011
Over the past few weeks a great deal of discussion, cussing, derision and promises have been made about the “End of the World” that was to have taken place yesterday....
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Operation Smile Jordan
Posted on 15/05/2011
A day or two ago I wrote a column about Souk Jara. I omitted mentioning an encounter I want everyone to know about. I found a booth operated by Operation Smile Jordan. This group is part of...
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Visit to Ajlun and Mar Eliyas (Prophet Elijah)
Posted on 15/05/2011
View of the village from atop one of the surrounding hills Our very nice friend Ramzi invited us to visit his family at their home in Ajlun for lunch and a tour around the area. Those of...
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Souk Jara - Rainbow Street - Jabal Amman
Posted on 14/05/2011
Entrance to the famous Souk Jara in Rainbow Street Souk Jara! After much anticipation and excitement, I finally made it over to the famous souk in Rainbow Street, Jabal Amman. To say I was...
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Umm al-Jimal, and Desert Castles
Posted on 11/05/2011
“Far out in the desert, in the midst of a rolling plain, beside the dry bed of an ancient stream, there is a deserted city.... The walls of the ancient deserted city, its half-ruined...
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I enjoyed your photo's and blogs about the places you've been. My name is Melani and a team of 4 of us will be moving to Amman next year to plant a Christian church. We are all very excited! In the meantime, I am exploring things about life there. I will be back to check in for anything that's new on your blogs. Thanks for your personal experiences that make this more meaningful and interesting to folks like me.