Monthly Archives: May 2014

Cycling the Judean Desert

From the Dead Sea Shimshon and I parted ways.  The Passover holiday was about to start so Shimshon headed back to Jerusalem to spend time with his family.  He had invited me to go, but I was too excited to … Continue reading

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Israel: first impressions

The flight to Tel Aviv wasn’t long, but then I was delayed for three hours in immigration.  I’m not sure what answers I gave that aroused so much suspicion.  Delays at immigration are, sadly, not uncommon.  In the holding area … Continue reading

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A few historic sites between Yusufeli and Van

The trip with Peter, Amy, Scott, and Stephanie was essentially a ski trip.  However, one of the reasons I love touring in Turkey is you practically trip over history everywhere you go.  I’m still not tired of this, and thankfully … Continue reading

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