Posted in Experience the Journey on Oct 22nd, 2008
One of the most frustrating disadvantages to group travel is that when there are 20+ people traveling in a group, it means that there are 20+ egos, temper tantrums, ignorant outbursts, and selfish behavioral characteristics to take into consideration…
…There were those who were notoriously late for group gatherings, those who constantly made special requests … [...]
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Posted in Experience the Journey on Sep 25th, 2008
Known as “The City of Mosaics,” Madaba has in the past provided this former alter boy with a very special treat - the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. Blessed with many wonderful icons, but greater historical value - a vivid sixth-century Byzantine mosaic map showing Jerusalem and other sites in the Holy Land. So it was with much joy that I read in yesterday’s Jordan Times that …
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Posted in Jordan Travel News on Sep 7th, 2008
Adnkronos International (AKI) is reporting that in the mosaic-rich town of Madaba, a Mosque has been dedicated to Jesus Christ in a bid to boost dialogue with Christians. Verses from the Muslim holy book, the Koran, dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ have been inscribed on the facade of the mosque.
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Posted in Experience the Journey on Sep 3rd, 2008
Here’s the account of a family returning to the Netherlands after living in Malawi. However, instead of flying, they are drove back by means of Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Turkey and finally Rotterdam. Below are some snippets of their journeys through Jordan:
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Posted in Experience the Journey on May 22nd, 2008
Just about everyone visiting the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan these days blogs about it. My job is to bring to you the best and brightest of the “Journeys to Jordan” blogosphere. So grab a cup of coffee, lean back in that boring office chair and share with me in yet another exciting installment of “Experiencing the Journey” … starting with …
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Posted in Experience the Journey, Links on Apr 16th, 2008
Wow, what a great way to spend one’s retirement, seeing the world through a VW Camper with stops all through Jordan, including the city of mosaics known as Madaba. At least that’s the last known location of Gary and Joan who stopped to write and post a photo or three over on their blog Africa Overland 08.
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Posted in Dean's blog on Mar 5th, 2004
Today, the journalists visiting Jordan via the graciousness of the JBT were invited to visit an Islamic Mosque, surveyed Jordan from Rabbat Ammon and the Promised Land from Mount Nebo. We also saw ancient mosaics, including a 6th century map in a Greek Orthodox Church. We then soothed our aching joints in the hot springs of Ma’in Springs. While we weren’t able to post photos today, you’re still invited to check out our growing photo gallery of images from this amazing trip in an even more amazing land.
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