Al Patra
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Sikera (Σικερα)
... don't seem to go to tea houses for some reason... A tea-house will offer coffee and tea (both freshly made according to local customs) and a so-called Shisha, or water-pipe. While enjoying this you can play a variety of (board) games on offer or grab a bit of food. It was quite interesting to see how the younger generation of Syria was enjoying their coffee while playing a computer-game together on a laptop.... Times change!
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Lost in Translation
... reason to be learning the language, beyond feeling confident ordering my meal in a restaurant.
As the weeks have gone by I have found myself less and less inclined to study. At this point studying isn't what I really need anyways, there is more than enough grammar and vocab floating around my brain trying to solidify itself into a usable language, sitting at my desk and memorizing more isn't going to help; spending time in the streets talking ...
Love and travel have in common .....
... pulled some guy out of the shambolic queue and ordered him to take my money and go pay the police (tax?) for me and bring back the receipts. I am still never quite sure what we are paying for. 28 dinars it cost to get out – not much money this time – 5 for the police, 5 for the truck and carnet, 8 per person to leave.
Syria is one of those countries fought over and conquered by everyone over the years because of its strategic position. In the Damascus souk roof are ...
Unsuccessfully sneaking into a mosque
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... skirt the mosque guards rather than part with my hard earned 1 dollar but I am consistently rebuffed by their vigilant patrols. Well done mosque guards, one point to you. I instead take many pictures from inches outside the entrances. Lets call it even.
I then make my way through the souqs to Azm Palace. This is a fancy palace located in the middle of the souqs where affluent families lived. It was constructed in 1750, so it was ...
Al Yamein Min Fadhlak.
... until a time comes when it doesn’t even bother you anymore. Very unfortunate and sad but a reality of what sometimes the women face over here. They aren’t dangerous at all, and are just little boys who weren’t given a good beating by their mothers when they were young.
I start school on Sunday i/a - the 5th..yup incase you didnt know the weekend in most Middle east countries are Friday and Saturday, and Sunday marks a new week. Wish me luck :-)
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