Monthly Archives: April 2011

Syria’s Crossroads

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Dave

  It has been a week since we returned from Syria and, if the media are to be believed, things are getting much worse in Syria.  While we were in Syria, we saw little signs of the unrest that 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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Last Full Day in Syria -Maaloula and Deir Mar Musa Monasteries

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Dave

After contemplating what to do for our last day–either resting or taking one last journey–we decided to hire a driver and head to the Maaloula and Mar Musa monasteries north of Damascus.  It was a great decision because the driver … Continue reading →

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Quick Update – Syria

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Dave

The last 3 days have been hectic and I am really tired so I won’t go into many details but I will post a few pics from the last few days.  It has been a crazy 48 hours where we … 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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