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Date: 5th May 2011
Attention
Hello. Iam Ezidi at my self, and you guys are wrong about your information. Ezidi are NOT worshipping satan. How can you jugde people on this way. We haven been killed and tortued through our whole life, because muslim said we were worshipping Satan.Iam saying and again. We are not worshipping Satan. You can judge a house without you have been inside it. Ask be about question and I will tell you how it is, you have my email. Pleas delete it.
From Blog: Brothels, Devil Worship and Dancing Debbke
Attention
Hello. Iam Ezidi at my self, and you guys are wrong about your information. Ezidi are NOT worshipping satan. How can you jugde people on this way. We haven been killed and tortued through our whole life, because muslim said we were worshipping Satan.Iam saying and again. We are not worshipping Satan. You can judge a house without you have been inside it. Ask be about question and I will tell you how it is, you have my email. Pleas delete it.
From Blog: Brothels, Devil Worship and Dancing Debbke
welcome
i work in this soap factory i ment i am tour guide here
From Blog: Standing on the Pillar of St. Simeon
Can you please tell me how i can get in contact with Chalal hotel?
From Blog: Summer of Waterfalls
Date: 30th June 2010
You made me wanna go there !! How are the roads to get there ?
From Blog: Summer of Waterfalls
You made me wanna go there !! How are the roads to get there ?
From Blog: Summer of Waterfalls
Date: 10th February 2010
Still here
I'm reading your blog still here in Damascus. It's 4:30 on a cold Wednesday February morning, whilst arak infused memory bloated Damascus moves on, only to sumble home humbly missing those who have left it's ever-present walls. But as I sat on Kassioun I remembered when we silently hummed along to this: Yes to dance beneath the diamond sky With one hand waving free Silhoutted by the sea Circled by the circus sands With all memory and fate Driven deep within the waves Let me forget about today until tomorrow. Keep recording these instances, lest they become such cliched memories, al-Hind. x
From Blog: The Damascus Art Scene
Still here
I'm reading your blog still here in Damascus. It's 4:30 on a cold Wednesday February morning, whilst arak infused memory bloated Damascus moves on, only to sumble home humbly missing those who have left it's ever-present walls. But as I sat on Kassioun I remembered when we silently hummed along to this: Yes to dance beneath the diamond sky With one hand waving free Silhoutted by the sea Circled by the circus sands With all memory and fate Driven deep within the waves Let me forget about today until tomorrow. Keep recording these instances, lest they become such cliched memories, al-Hind. x
From Blog: The Damascus Art Scene
Date: 28th January 2010
I want to go there!
Can I come next time you go? Will have to change passport to get rid of Israeli stamp but seems worth it. Why does the middle east get such a bad press? It sounds wonderful.
From Blog: Until we meet again, dear Damascus
I want to go there!
Can I come next time you go? Will have to change passport to get rid of Israeli stamp but seems worth it. Why does the middle east get such a bad press? It sounds wonderful.
From Blog: Until we meet again, dear Damascus
Date: 15th December 2009
bloody vandal! buiscuits though, you must have been happy
From Blog: Adventures in Iraq - The World's Most Dangerous Booze Cruise
bloody vandal! buiscuits though, you must have been happy
From Blog: Adventures in Iraq - The World's Most Dangerous Booze Cruise
Date: 2nd December 2009
It was pleasure to have at hostel
Sef.We enjoyed having staying at hostel and we miss you.The ever smiling face that added happines to hostel atmosphere. Since you left us to live in your apartment(I trust you are happy)we have installed a firemens pole for those who are in ahury to climb down the wall to the main street below. On a sad note You adopted bay tabooleh the kitten has died soon after you left you caring mums.I think she missed the love and care that you gave her. We have now another kitten that walked though the door with one of the guest and adopted us her family.Her name is Falafel.She has good life (well much better thatn the streets)at hostel with her extended family of the rabitts and tortoises. Renovation works are going at full speed at hostel and hope to be ready to receive guests end March inshallah. By the way Abdul one of our drivers has been given the sack.As you may have noticed from your trip with him to Aleppo he dsnt fit in our organisation. We always like to give our client the information /unbiased advice and they make decesion on tours and tripsI had feed back from various clients that he was too push,a smooth talking salesman and they were kind of obliged to go along with him where they realy did not want to go or did not need a car/driver to do the trip ie using buses.They felt being ripped off so to speak.We had no alternative but to terminate his emplyment/contract.
From Blog: Flat Searching in Damascus
It was pleasure to have at hostel
Sef.We enjoyed having staying at hostel and we miss you.The ever smiling face that added happines to hostel atmosphere. Since you left us to live in your apartment(I trust you are happy)we have installed a firemens pole for those who are in ahury to climb down the wall to the main street below. On a sad note You adopted bay tabooleh the kitten has died soon after you left you caring mums.I think she missed the love and care that you gave her. We have now another kitten that walked though the door with one of the guest and adopted us her family.Her name is Falafel.She has good life (well much better thatn the streets)at hostel with her extended family of the rabitts and tortoises. Renovation works are going at full speed at hostel and hope to be ready to receive guests end March inshallah. By the way Abdul one of our drivers has been given the sack.As you may have noticed from your trip with him to Aleppo he dsnt fit in our organisation. We always like to give our client the information /unbiased advice and they make decesion on tours and tripsI had feed back from various clients that he was too push,a smooth talking salesman and they were kind of obliged to go along with him where they realy did not want to go or did not need a car/driver to do the trip ie using buses.They felt being ripped off so to speak.We had no alternative but to terminate his emplyment/contract.
From Blog: Flat Searching in Damascus
Date: 18th November 2009
Happy Birthday
Hi Ind - just to say I am so happy you are having such a wonderful time - beats Newhaven in November! Also Jaz - my insane Indian friend - who gave you your Koala bear when you were born, has just found my website and I am meeting him next week. Lots and lots happening here workwise on the storytelling front (not so much money-wise unfortunately) but it will - and I'm doing lots of writing too. If you can find a book of Syrian stories, buy it for me. Love you lots. Mum
From Blog: Krak des Chevaliers and a very happy birthday
Happy Birthday
Hi Ind - just to say I am so happy you are having such a wonderful time - beats Newhaven in November! Also Jaz - my insane Indian friend - who gave you your Koala bear when you were born, has just found my website and I am meeting him next week. Lots and lots happening here workwise on the storytelling front (not so much money-wise unfortunately) but it will - and I'm doing lots of writing too. If you can find a book of Syrian stories, buy it for me. Love you lots. Mum
From Blog: Krak des Chevaliers and a very happy birthday
Date: 12th November 2009
I your rickshaw driver
I read this article you writing and I getting very upset as you thinking of me wrongly. I no want commission on your shopping and eating but want to give you a nice and memorable time in Agra because Taj closed on jumma and you cannot see. I very upset that you blaming me for bad service. Please accept 1000 apologies from me and hope to see both you in Agra again. it is not bad city and you only had bad experience. Never judge books by thier front cover but read inside to know the real value of the book.
From Blog: The Taj Mahal was closed, but we had hours of fun anyway.
I your rickshaw driver
I read this article you writing and I getting very upset as you thinking of me wrongly. I no want commission on your shopping and eating but want to give you a nice and memorable time in Agra because Taj closed on jumma and you cannot see. I very upset that you blaming me for bad service. Please accept 1000 apologies from me and hope to see both you in Agra again. it is not bad city and you only had bad experience. Never judge books by thier front cover but read inside to know the real value of the book.
From Blog: The Taj Mahal was closed, but we had hours of fun anyway.
Date: 2nd November 2009
I cant read no more
Hello, I didnt read it yet because im doing dissertation and reading is just too much for my little brain to handle however I shall read it later. I did look at the pretty pictures though and I believe that your hand writing is very very nice indeed and pleasing to the eye. I may be going a bit mad. byeee! xxxxx
From Blog: Standing on the Pillar of St. Simeon
I cant read no more
Hello, I didnt read it yet because im doing dissertation and reading is just too much for my little brain to handle however I shall read it later. I did look at the pretty pictures though and I believe that your hand writing is very very nice indeed and pleasing to the eye. I may be going a bit mad. byeee! xxxxx
From Blog: Standing on the Pillar of St. Simeon
Date: 29th October 2009
Great title
What a great title. I just had to read it! Sadly, being groped is the price one seems to have to pay for being a woman traveller. I used to find a hatpin useful on the tube.
From Blog: Fish Food Feet, Guns and Groping
Great title
What a great title. I just had to read it! Sadly, being groped is the price one seems to have to pay for being a woman traveller. I used to find a hatpin useful on the tube.
From Blog: Fish Food Feet, Guns and Groping
Date: 28th October 2009
woopa!
Sounds AWESOME!!! I love the fact that if I had been there I would have told the fatty to keep his hands off you very loudly and rudely and then everyone would have looked awkward. I cant wait to see you! Bring me back a pretty present and take a photo of a potential arty man for me to marry. Thank you and goodnight xxxxx
From Blog: Fish Food Feet, Guns and Groping
woopa!
Sounds AWESOME!!! I love the fact that if I had been there I would have told the fatty to keep his hands off you very loudly and rudely and then everyone would have looked awkward. I cant wait to see you! Bring me back a pretty present and take a photo of a potential arty man for me to marry. Thank you and goodnight xxxxx
From Blog: Fish Food Feet, Guns and Groping
Date: 26th October 2009
Electrocution nag
Indie darling I especially like the fairy castles. I do not like the water heater and washing machine malarkey. Can you get your landlord to get it fixed, or can you get it dealt with otherwise? You must know someone who can help. Or move. It is nuts to risk being electrocuted. I know you are only there for a short time now, but then electrocution only takes a few seconds. Please do something about it. C x
From Blog: The Damascus Art Scene
Electrocution nag
Indie darling I especially like the fairy castles. I do not like the water heater and washing machine malarkey. Can you get your landlord to get it fixed, or can you get it dealt with otherwise? You must know someone who can help. Or move. It is nuts to risk being electrocuted. I know you are only there for a short time now, but then electrocution only takes a few seconds. Please do something about it. C x
From Blog: The Damascus Art Scene
Date: 20th October 2009
Nice blog
Hi India, I have been following your blog with interest. It's been about 4 years since I was last in Syria and although I am currently in Egypt I will be visiting Syria shortly (I hope). Your comments about Lattakia were really funny, I didn't have a good time there either but I went in mid winter and it was raining and cold and that's about all I remember. I am also studying Arabic although not formally, perhaps we will meet up one day. All the best.
From Blog: The Damascus Art Scene
Nice blog
Hi India, I have been following your blog with interest. It's been about 4 years since I was last in Syria and although I am currently in Egypt I will be visiting Syria shortly (I hope). Your comments about Lattakia were really funny, I didn't have a good time there either but I went in mid winter and it was raining and cold and that's about all I remember. I am also studying Arabic although not formally, perhaps we will meet up one day. All the best.
From Blog: The Damascus Art Scene
Date: 12th October 2009
Delicious snacks
Hi Indie Not too keen on the whole niece-nearly-dropping-over waterfalls malarkey, but otherwise that sounds great. I've never done fall climbing and am jealous. Do you know when your flight home is yet (email me)? Chantal x
From Blog: Sci-Fly Chalets and Dead Dogs at the Dead Sea
Delicious snacks
Hi Indie Not too keen on the whole niece-nearly-dropping-over waterfalls malarkey, but otherwise that sounds great. I've never done fall climbing and am jealous. Do you know when your flight home is yet (email me)? Chantal x
From Blog: Sci-Fly Chalets and Dead Dogs at the Dead Sea
Date: 8th October 2009
your not doing any bloody work are you! cheeky monkeys
From Blog: Sci-Fly Chalets and Dead Dogs at the Dead Sea
your not doing any bloody work are you! cheeky monkeys
From Blog: Sci-Fly Chalets and Dead Dogs at the Dead Sea
Date: 8th October 2009
Read the other blog before you try and advertise...
Dear Wadi Musa Springs Man, we went t Petra, and we stayed in your hotel, and we gave it a rather negative report due to the fact that the sheets are too small for the beds, and are also worryingly sticky...
From Blog: Befriending the Bedouins
Read the other blog before you try and advertise...
Dear Wadi Musa Springs Man, we went t Petra, and we stayed in your hotel, and we gave it a rather negative report due to the fact that the sheets are too small for the beds, and are also worryingly sticky...
From Blog: Befriending the Bedouins
Date: 8th October 2009
Go to Petra - Jordan your best choice for 2009
you can sleep in Mussa Spring Hotel - Petra - Jordan The hotel has 22 Rooms , 12 private rooms , room with bath and shower ,single .double , twin , triple , 4 beds room , room with private western toilet and shower, satellite TV, movies (of course are 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' and 'Lawrence of Arabia' among the extensive selection), telephone, central heating and 24 hour hot water. Big terrace in front of the hotel , the area full of spring waters ,full of green fig and grape trees , natural air-conditioned , you can put your legs in the channel of water and enjoy with cold water, with beautiful faces .
From Blog: Befriending the Bedouins
Go to Petra - Jordan your best choice for 2009
you can sleep in Mussa Spring Hotel - Petra - Jordan The hotel has 22 Rooms , 12 private rooms , room with bath and shower ,single .double , twin , triple , 4 beds room , room with private western toilet and shower, satellite TV, movies (of course are 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' and 'Lawrence of Arabia' among the extensive selection), telephone, central heating and 24 hour hot water. Big terrace in front of the hotel , the area full of spring waters ,full of green fig and grape trees , natural air-conditioned , you can put your legs in the channel of water and enjoy with cold water, with beautiful faces .
From Blog: Befriending the Bedouins
Date: 4th October 2009
Mystery Guest
Well the more the merrier but it would help if I knew who you were...
From Blog: Learning to drive in Wadi Rum - In a hot-wired Jeep!
Mystery Guest
Well the more the merrier but it would help if I knew who you were...
From Blog: Learning to drive in Wadi Rum - In a hot-wired Jeep!
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Apology
I just signed into my account after a long break and saw your comment. I am very sorry if I upset or offended you, I in no way meant to imply that the Yazidi people worshipped the devil, merely to comment on the fact that some people believe they are, but these people are mistaken. I obviously did not make my own views very clear, so i am going to edit this entry now to make sure I do not cause offense to you or anybody else. Please let me know if you are ok with my new entry and also if youw ould liek to leave any comment about your beliefs and experiences to let readers see your point of view please do so, I would be very grateful. Apologies again, India Stoughton
From Blog: Brothels, Devil Worship and Dancing Debbke