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Holy History – It’s Israel

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Journeys By Jill

***Some of my historical explanations are admittedly very simplified. Follow the links or delve into some research on your own if you wish to learn more. Also, if you’ve read any other posts, you will know that nothing is sacred when … Continue reading →

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Jordan: The Country, The People, The Movie Set (Not the River)

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Journeys By Jill

Touching down at the Amman Airport at 10:30 pm, it’s no surprise that our Egypt Air flight from Cairo is two hours late. (Fond Memories of the Middle East – Egypt) Our guide and driver Atallah meets us at the airport … Continue reading →

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Fond Memories of the Middle East – Egypt

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Journeys By Jill

Recent news from the Middle East and northern Africa turns my thoughts to the wonderful people we met during our trip to Egypt, Jordan and Israel. I wonder if everyone is all right. For the Egyptians, I hope the change … Continue reading →

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Spanish, Por Favor, in Mexico

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Journeys By Jill

For years, Mike and I have been indiscriminately mangling languages all over the world. We are especially adept at making up Spanish words, referring to them as ‘distortiones de español’. Sometimes the words we “make up” turn out to be … Continue reading →

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Seeking the Strange

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Journeys By Jill

One of my favorite things to do while traveling is to seek out the strange sights, places that are a bit wacky and off the beaten tourist track. I try to find at least one per trip. The extra effort … Continue reading →

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Holy History – It’s Israel

Jordan: The Country, The People, The Movie Set (Not the River)

Fond Memories of the Middle East – Egypt

Spanish, Por Favor, in Mexico

Seeking the Strange

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