Category Archives: Friends

When You Don’t Smoke

Caleb joins me for a nap when he gets home at 5pm and I leave to pick up Princess from Fraser Suites in the Diplomatic Area and take her to base for booze.  Caleb wakes up and I pick him … Continue reading

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An Early Return

I buy snacks at the mini market inside Al Massa Hotel at 9am, climb into a Mitsubishi outside that was unlocked, then get in mine and get on the road. The Palace Museum doesn’t open till 3pm, but I’m there … Continue reading

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Salty Lamb in Jordan

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

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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To Aqaba, By Car, For Easter

I was woken up in the middle of the night again by snoring and moved to the smaller couch in the living room this time. I had to get back up to shut the bedroom door because Julie had spit … Continue reading

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