Scott’s Grand Tour August 15th 2006 This prequel to the Ancient World Tour will cover Scott adventures highlights include: Following Lawrence’s footsteps in Damascus; Running the Syrian / Lebanon border on the eve of the cease fire; Learning to navigate without Hel; Visiting the crusader castle Krak des Chevaliers; and Watching the sun rise over the desert ruins in Palmyra.
Damascus, Syria
16 August 2006
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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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Hel - I am an over competitive gardener who gets dragged around the world by the love of my life.
Scott - I am just over competitive, and have to stay one foot ahead of the others.
We thought we had better start this blog so we could keep up with the family now that they have fled the nest (and godzone i.e. NZ).... full info