Bedouin on the Horizon

In the middle of the picture, on the horizon, one can just make out two Bedouin tents. The Bedouin pasture their flocks on the newly harvested fields. In exchange for what their goats eat, the goats leave behind helpful fertilizer.

Another tell on the horizon

Can you see it? You may need to save this photo and enlarge it. It's out there!

From Aleppo to Damascus

Dennis and I returned to Damascus yesterday by bus. Along the way we saw numerous "tells" on the horizon. Below these mounds one finds the stratigraphic remains of ancient settlements that accumulated over time and then were abandoned.

Run Robert Run!

In the white shirt, Robert darts across the street out of the way of the oncoming taxi. We are on our way to a nice farewell dinner on our last night as a full group in Aleppo.

Damascus at Night

Damascus at Night

Damascus at Night

The next three photos were taken from the 9th floor terrace of the Damascus Int'l Hotel where we twice visited for an evening drink. During our second visit a film crew showed up and began shooting some type of TV show. They weren't too happy with our chatter in the background.