Category Archives: Jordan

Jordan, Part 4 of 4, Biblical Sites

Do I begin with blasphemy and refer to these stories as the origin myths of my people or refer to them as actual historical sites undergirding the Christian faith? I live somewhere betwixt and between these two extremes…just enough verifiable … Continue reading

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Jordan, Part 3 of 4, Petra

Petra is THE jewel of Jordan. By contrast, our hotel in Petra was on the very basic end of basic, especially when held in contrast to our luxurious suite in Aqaba. Twin beds instead of a king. The room was … Continue reading

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Jordan, Part 2 of 4, Wadi Rum and The Red Sea

Valley of the Moon Wadi Rum, known also as the Valley of the Moon, is a valley cut into sandstone and granite rock, a combination making for some startling scenery. It is the largest wadi (valley) in Jordan. Prior to my wife’s investigations, … Continue reading

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Jordan, Part 1 of 4, The Dead Sea

I have walked in the ancient steps around the world. The ones touching me deepest, Ephesus comes to mind, are those associated with my natal mythology, my childhood creation stories. Not because I believe any mythology carries more validity than … Continue reading

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