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Packing

July 3, 2007 |

It’s that time of year again, when the suitcases are pulled out, and the shopping frenzy begins as my family heads out for our annual summer vacation in our beloved Jordan. The thing is, it’s not a “vacation” in the real sense of the word, because as soon as you get there, the “obligations” begin. Of course I’m very much looking forward to visiting my relatives, but I am bound to think of all the “little things” that inevitably get in the way of me having a good time there.

I don’t want to sound like a spoiled, whiny American kid going to the Middle East, so I’m just going to try to stay positive as I’m packing my bags. I’m going to try to smile at everyone there and not get sucked into the typical Jordanian smile. And I’ll try my best to ask people nicely to: take a few steps back as I try to use the ATM machine, not cut in line as I’m waiting for my shawerma, and not smoke in my face as I try to claim my luggage. I’m going to try REALLY hard to not lower my standards and act in the most civilized way, without getting on people’s nerves.

I’m going to have fun eating good food, laughing at the latest Jordanian jokes, meeting up with bloggers, taking pictures of random signs on the streets, visiting as many historic sites as possible, shopping for things I can only find in Jordanian souqs, and just watching people from the comfort of my grandparents’ veranda.

I’ll let you know how it goes… :D

Until then, expect slow posting before and after my departure on Friday. Unless of course another war breaks out in the Middle East this summer, which is really not too unlikely.

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[my pictures from last summer in Jordan]


Comments

4 Comments so far

  1. Moey on July 5, 2007 4:07 pm

    welcome here anyways

  2. moi on July 5, 2007 4:11 pm

    Thanks Moey :)

  3. Moey on July 5, 2007 5:34 pm

    anytime

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