Working and Living in the Middle East
In and around Middle East
I decided to write a journal to capture some of the experiences that I have had over the past year while working in Jordan. The goal would obviously be to update and maintain this journal but if my relationships have any preview into my commitment to things, this journal should be considered dead before it even begins.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Evan
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Trip for Eid al ul-Adha
All:
As most of you know I am living on the other side of the world in Jordan. I haven't talked to most of you in quite some time now and I t... Continue reading »
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A Typical Jordanian House Visit
Today Jean Louis (coworker) and I went to visit another co-worker. Leaving the fairly westernized world of Amman and traveling to the countryside i... Continue reading »
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Becoming a Jordanian
I arrived at the office in Amman at 8:45 to meet with my driver. After some formalities in the office, my driver and I were on our way. It was my turn... Continue reading » -
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Cannoning up Wadi Ma'in
In preparation for this years Raid, the team hiked from Wadi Ma’in to the Hot Springs and into the town of Mukawir. The team consisted of Karim Ken... Continue reading »
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Trip for Eid al Fatir
Day 1
Jean Louis, Mario, Laurent, and Gail picked me up from the job site at 5pm and we headed toward the King Hussein border crossing. Upon... Continue reading »
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Trip to Tel Aviv
Our management was kind enough to tell us we would have a day off (Saturday) for King Hussein’s birthday two days in advance. Immediately I started... Continue reading »
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Wadi Ma'in Hike (again)
I returned to Wadi Ma'in with a new group of friends. The story is pretty much the same as the first time I went, however, this time, I have... Continue reading »
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Camping in Wadi Hamra
This journey started much in the same manner that all my Jordanian adventures start, with a Holiday. This one was for the Islamic new year however... Continue reading »
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Zubia Cave
As I was walking through the souk last night I began to decide on a destination for this weekend (we call it a weekend when in fact it’s only one d... Continue reading »
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