Category Archives: Damascus

Syria 2011 Revisited

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Dave

In light of everything that has been happening in Syria the last two days, I have been doing a lot of reminiscing about our 2011 trip.  Last night I went through all of the blog posts and photos I posted … Continue reading →

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The Demise of Syria’s Cultural Treasures

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Dave

It is with great sadness and extreme bewilderment that I learned today the extent in which ISIS continues to dismantle Syria’s cultural treasures.   I have been reading the latest attempt in Palmyra to destroy the Temple of Bel–this after the … Continue reading →

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Syria – Best Photo

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Dave

I went through the nearly 2,000 photos that Derek and I took during our week-long stay in Syria and the photo below is by far the best of the bunch.  I would like to take credit for it but this … Continue reading →

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Syria–Day 2–the ice cream

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Dave

OK–Internet availability at the Cairo hotel in Hama–connected to the world again.  First, we definitely have our act together in Damascus and can now navigate the city without significant discomfort.  I want to dedicate this post to one thing only–ice … Continue reading →

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Confusion rules on the first full day in Syria

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Dave

Day one in Damascus and we get lost as soon as we walk out of the hotel door. We tried our best to find the Street called Straight (Via Recta) and ended up circumnavigating Old Damascus until we eventually stumbled … Continue reading →

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