Blogs from Middle East - page 982

There is no mistaking the fact that Jordan is a Kingdom steeped in history and culture. From the moment you arrive, you get a sense of its rich heritage, all around are remnants of ancient civilizations long since past, yet they still remain, stamped into the very fabric of this amazing Kingdom and etched into the soul of the people who live here. Amman, the capital city of Jordan is a sprawling city spread over 19 hills. The only modern city combined with the ancient civilization. Mom and I surely had a relaxing and a memorable holiday. Arabic in Jordan would really be an advantage to make the communication simpler and people ripping you off every where. We arrived early morning and checked in Firas Palace hotel which was far from the city. But we had ... read more

The Heart of The Holy Land Sure, if you’re going to go to the Middle East you might as well find yourself a safe corner, right? That’s what we figured when we were planning the end of our trip. Much like our recent (read as too late) infatuation with Africa, we also have a serious infatuation with the Middle East. How can you not have an interest in the cradle of civilization? Sure this area is dangerous, at least more dangerous than some places, but it is also the heart of history. Here you have the founding of three of the world’s top religions, the site of thousands of years of military conflict, and some of the world’s oldest standing structures. What is there not to love? So, with all that in mind and a ... read more

Ahmet lives in Perset, at the end of the village, and his children are the few ones who still play there. Ahmet Persette kaliyor, o mahalede çok az çocuk oyniyorlar.... read more

This is what Ayelah said during our Peace, and Environmental Leadership Seminar (PELS) this morning. A cute, curlie haired, small and athletic tel avivan with striking eye makeup. The desert is your test. It is my test. It tests us. There is nothing more vulnerable than living in the desert. It does not forgive. This i have found. I have wore myself out to my bare bones. I have soaked all this in like a sponge, and am sitting here, full, exhausted. I have argued about the conflict, I have planned a project for youth environmental leadership during a seminar of Palestinian and Israeli youth, I have taught Dahn Yoga to my peers (they want me to teach a class every night! wow!), I have baked cakes for birthdays, I have read articles on environmental mediation ... read more

October 28th is the Republic's day in Turkey, they celebrate the end of the War for Liberation and the beginning of the Republic with Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk. Most of the celebrations are taken in schools and squares. 28 Ekinde Cumhurriyet bayrami ilk okuda kutluyorlar.... read more