Tad and a pupil

A Day in the Ghor

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July 25th 2011
So I guess some of you folks are wondering what the southern Ghor is like - particularly the Ghor Al-Mazra where currently reside. I thought I would take you through a day here. Tad and I awoke around 9am in preparation for classes at 10am. Our breakfast was simple but delicious - the remaining peaches from yesterday and boiled eggs. And a large bottle of guava juice - my new favorite drin ... read more

Middle East » Jordan » South

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For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states... ... read more