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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Petra
Petra (means “stone” in Greek) is located in Jordan, and it is famous for its rock-cut architecture. When I mention Petra, most people do not know where it is. When I describe it to others, I ask them to picture … Continue reading
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Boots for Petra
I found my footwear for Petra. They’re boots so they will, for sure, keep all the gravel and sand out. I still can’t say that my camel ride will be easy because these boots have a circular buckle on the … Continue reading
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Dream of Luggage
I had a bad dream, I think. I believe I’m in fear of not going to Petra. I’m not used to relying on others and following their lead, as I must do with this trip since I have to wait … Continue reading
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No Choo’s?
I have a terrible confession to make about traveling to historical places like Petra. I have to wear comfortable, sensible shoes…AND I DON’T WANT TO! As I was told I must wear closed toe shoes that will withstand all the … Continue reading
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Guitar Hero…Guitar Vacation
I woke up and immediately called Lakeshore Athletic Club on Stetson, the last place I climbed the indoor rock. I was sad at the news that they were closed and out of business. It would take too much effort, I … Continue reading
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PTTW (Post Traumatic Travel Withdrawal)
I can’t sleep. I had dinner with a friend tonight and we shared our travel stories. She went to Israel for two weeks with a quick stop to Petra. Knowing that I was going to Petra in October, my friend … Continue reading
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Wanderlust
So I have a problem. I have a bad case of wanderlust. When I came back from Turkey two months ago, I immediately got a new piece of Tumi luggage (I already have 2 Tumi’s), an adapter set from Henri … Continue reading
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The 1001 Nights-Part 2
So I did something crazy, driven by desire. (No, it doesn’t involve a man.) I decided one day, specifically on July 12, that I MUST see this great work of art, Matisse’s THE 1001 NIGHTS, in person. July 15 was … Continue reading
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The 1001 Nights-Part 1
Before my trip to Turkey I came across an article about Henri Matisse. Of course, most people can recognize his art, but what drew me to the article was pertaining to a particular piece that he worked on in the … Continue reading
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Goodbye to Turkey
I’m not sure how I actually got on the plane back to Chicago. It’s a blur. I guess I was traumatized as I have to think really hard about the night before and the morning of my departure from Istanbul. … Continue reading
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