The President

Palmyra

May 1st 2007
Damascus - Palmyra - Aleppo - Hama - Damascus - Deir Es Zur Sitting alone in Damascus's Iranian built Sayyida Raqayya Mosque, a wave of utter peace engulfs me. Although essentially I am alone, I am surrounded by devoted Muslims - praying, chanting, prostrating & relaxing. These people are devoted; devoted to peace & to their faith. This is the real Middle East. These are true, every day Musli ... read more

Middle East » Syria » South » Damascus

Following the breakup of the Ottoman Empire during World War I, Syria was administered by the French until independence in 1946. In the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Syria lost the Golan Heights to Israel. Syrian troops - stationed in Lebanon since 1976 in ... ... read more

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Tim Cox

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Kia Ora & welcome to our blog; It may look like we've given up on the travels, but there will be more.... one day. Left the UK in the mid 1990's with plans for a year or so of exploring. Finally made it home again eleven years later, only to set off again soon after. Got lost along the way with a couple of years travelling in Asia, a year living, working & travelling to all corners of Australia & the rest travelling & later living & getting married in New Zealand. Highlights in no particular order include; Syria (x2) , Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Nicaragua, China (x2), Burma (x3), Viet... full info

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