Posted in Greece on May 12th, 2008
It was with financial fear and trembling we set foot into Greece a few weeks ago. Coming from Turkey (where months before I had selfishly cheered Turkey’s denial into the EU, fearing I might have an early Euro encounter), the dreaded Euro was finally upon us.
I admit, I have known only a world that has [...]
Posted in Turkey on Apr 24th, 2008
Rule #2 of traveling — always say yes to invitations when your first reaction is to say no. The more awkward you feel the situation might turn out, the more imperative it is that you say yes. (Rule #1, of course, is always, always carry extra toilet paper.)
For example, if a local invites you to [...]
Posted in Egypt on Mar 19th, 2008
The Israelites wandered in the Sinai desert for forty years after escaping from their slavery in Egypt; we chose the four day option.
For four days, Mark and I wandered through the sands and canyons and mountains of the Sinai wilderness. The nighttime stars in the clear and cool desert air were absolutely brilliant. The land [...]
Posted in Tanzania on Mar 3rd, 2008
So I am waiting in line for the ferry to Zanzibar Island when this man-on-a-mission comes barreling between Mark and myself. As I am bending down to secure my bag, the man ducks under me and then stands up into my face. Crack. He looks dazed and walks away in little circles; meanwhile, my sunglasses [...]
Posted in India on Feb 11th, 2008
My deepest, heart-felt regrets to the number of begging children, women holding babies and an outstretched hand, crippled men scooting along the sidewalk, old women bent over their canes. My heart breaks to pass you by. I appear cold to you because it is easier for me not to feel. I cannot help all of [...]
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