Tweet A week ago, I did my post of the photographs I took from the Damascus souk — at least the spice and food ones. Here are some more shots from this really wonderful spot. The Damascus souk, perhaps the largest of its kind in the world. Well worth a visit, when things finally [...]
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Damascus Souk (Al-Hamidiyah Souq) in Photographs, The Spices
Tweet Quick preface: I am currently in Europe on the crazy Ultimate Train Challenge, but scheduled up a few non-train posts before I left on it, in case I was short of internet. So enjoy this post and others, but…. come over to the train challenge site also and root us all on in our [...]
Palmyra, Syria: Fabulous Roman Ruins
Tweet Currently of course, Syria is a travel no-go, but when things clear up (hopefully with a new democratically elected ruler), I can’t recommend a place any higher. One of the many things to see there are the Roman ruins of Palmyra, which are completely different than those at Baalbek and Jerash. Palmyra is of [...]
Night Video of the Damascus Souk
On my last night in Damascus, I finally remembered that I could take video with my little point and shoot camera. These aren’t exactly the best videos in the world, but will help you get a feel for the size and atmosphere of the area.
Haircut and a Shave in Damascus
Tweet I recently just finished reading Bill Bryson’s Walk in the Woods which is the story of him attempting to walk the Appalachian Trail. As is true for everything of his that I have read, it is a complete page turner. Sometimes he finds himself just stopping on the trail, looking around in wonder and [...]
The Norias of Hamah, Syria
17 Norias (water wheels) that date back to Ottoman times in the city, which is in Syria. When they are in use, they make a distinctive sound….The famous norias of Hamah, Syria — basically huge water wheels, but the sound is very distinctive.
Damascus, Syria — a few pictures
Here are some sample pictures from Damascus. I simply had a great time in Damascus. I wasn’t there long enough and can’t wait to go back. The people were amazingly friendly. The sights were fabulous. Go. Simply — go.
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