Tales from Heathens in the Holy Land

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November 28th 2005

Published: November 28th 2005

When taking the ferry from Sinai to Jordan, you have two choices: slow and slower. The difference is $10 and about 6 hours. We boarded the slower boat and for the next 8 hours bumped elbows with the hundreds of young Egyptian men crossing the border in search of work. In our boredom we got to talking with an older Jordanian car salesman who assured us that we as Americans would be "very welcome" i... Read Full Entry

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Jenny and Randy

hellotrain

Just when it felt like everyone was getting married and buying a house, we quit our jobs, bought one-way tickets to Africa, and squeezed our lives into the smallest packs known to any Army surplus store. Friends and family offer predictions from "the best time of your lives" to "the beginning of your rapid descent into poverty." Lucky for us, they're not mutually exclusive. And so, armed only with humility, humor, and a big can of DEET, we're off to the land of goatmilk and honeywine. We hope to meet some friendly faces, learn about the *other* Africa beyond the headlines, and fumble our wa... full info

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29th November 2005

Nikki
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You're so brave
I can't believe you guys hitchhiked in Jordan! I always love seeing your pictures. It definitely seems like a once in a lifetime experience. You have definitely inspired Chris and I to do something similar. Love you! Nik

6th December 2005

Susan Ullis
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Simply Amazing
Thank you for taking me to Petra. I had no idea....it is ALL so amazing.

23rd December 2005

NateA
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thought Khazneh was CG
...but now I know it really exists. i wonder if this means i'll picture you guys on screen whenever i see that facade in the last crusade. ;) take care.

30th January 2006

Briona Hannan
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Jenny and Randy, taking others for a ride in Jordan
Are you two serious, free rides, meals,hospitality abound and all you do is moan about Amman being "uneventful" and the cost of a boat ride. Your 'beggars on horseback' using fraudulent ID's in a country striving to keep its head above water. Go home and bum in the USA and see how far you get.

28th March 2006

hellotrain
Jenny and Randy

re: "beggars on horseback"
If you want a rosy picture, flip though some travel brochures. Travelogues are about opinions and individual experiences--and our experience was astounding hospitality for which we were incredibly grateful. We actually tried to give money to those who took us into their cars and their homes, but every single person refused. As for ferries and fraudulent IDs, we always prefer to spend our money on local products and services than on government-owned institutions. Thanks for reading the blog, hope this clarifies.

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