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A Street Called Straight: Rug Shopping in Damascus

April 26, 2014by Joanie Leave a comment

We arrived in Damascus in the evening, after a long day of driving, sightseeing and immigration delays. Having flown into Jordan two nights before, jet lag was just beginning to get its disorienting hooks into our bodies and minds. Read More…

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