Category Archives: Education

Halfway to Cockfosters

Posted on December 30, 2015 by TheJessicaness

There are welcome signs everywhere, but the most inviting one is the square-chested man standing next to his wide-hipped woman – the loo, at 7am. Are we part of the EU – not that we’re European, but the American flag is … Continue reading →

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On the Winged Stallion to the Land of The Turks

Posted on October 11, 2015 by TheJessicaness

I had a dual birthday party to attend – drink homemade wine, pose for flower-framed photos, write a message in their memory book, hold the baby, post a picture to Instagram, and eat two plates of food in prep for … Continue reading →

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Not Falling in Dubai, but Floating in Umm al-Quwain

Posted on August 25, 2015 by TheJessicaness

I set the alarm for 4:45am and I’m up with the energy of a child, packing up and drinking coffee – that somehow took 30 minutes. I parked under the awning and walked to Skydive Dubai to check in at 5:30, and they … Continue reading →

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Salty Lamb in Jordan

Posted on April 7, 2015 by TheJessicaness

I wake up after getting less than six hours of sleep and Julie has already eaten and plans to ride a carriage to the Treasury. I went to the toilet and thought about my options and food was first on the list. … Continue reading →

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Rum, Wine, Beer, and Whiskey

Posted on April 6, 2015 by TheJessicaness

I wake up at 1:00 am, and even with Julie snoring, am able to go back to sleep until 8:30 when she wakes me at My Hotel. We go upstairs to enjoy a meal from the buffet by the window, but not … Continue reading →

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