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Weekend getaway in Savannah, GA
R and I are off to Savannah for the long holiday (Memorial Day) weekend! We’re driving as Savannah is an easy 4 hour drive from our house. We are staying at the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District which is located on River Street. Once a power plant, the hotel blends modern comfort and convenience…
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A trip to the strawberry patch!
If I’m not curled up in a comfy spot being a bookworm, I can’t seem to sit still for very long and, with the weather seemingly skipping spring and going straight to summer, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to get out of the house today! I convinced R to drive out to Southern Belle Farm…
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Reflections from Home
I have been thinking about what I would recommend as non-negotiable must-do’s and other recommendations; these are outlined below. Must-Do’s for Jordan: Must Do’s for Jerusalem: Recommended for Jordan: Recommended for Jerusalem: I took a while after returning home to write about my experiences on this trip. It was important for me to be present…
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London, UK; International Airspace; Atlanta, GA
I go home today and, though this has been an incredible trip filled with amazing memories, I am very much looking forward to getting home to see R and the girls. I wasn’t hungry this morning and decided to go directly to the airport rather than having breakfast at the hotel. The concierge called a…
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Day 15: a sad goodbye in Amman and a magnificent night in London!
I finished packing this morning and my friend drove me to the airport. I’m a little sad to leave. The last two weeks have been an amazing adventure full of wonderful experiences and incredible memories with friends. We arrived at Queen Alia International Airport (QIA), checked into the flight, and made our way to security.…
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Day 14: from Jerusalem back to Jordan
Our third and final day in Jerusalem began with checking out of the hotel. We decided to stop at a Aroma near the hotel for a bit of breakfast as none of us was keen on cold cuts and cheese this morning. We packed our bags, checked out, loaded the car, and sat at an…
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Day 13: Jerusalem, Israel
Day 2 in Jerusalem began with breakfast at our hotel. Honestly, the Ibis Jerusalem City Center breakfast was okay but nothing spectacular. There are a lot of cold cut meats and cheeses which I struggle with for breakfast. The fruit and pastries were good and a plain bagel with peanut butter or jam is an…
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Day 12: from Jordan to Jerusalem
I am incredibly excited for the next few days! When my friends and I started planning this trip in earnest, he asked what my “non-negotiables” were and I promptly replied 1) spending quality time with them, 2) visiting Petra, and 3) visiting Jerusalem, Israel. We have successfully completed two of those non-negotiables (plus many more…
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Day 11 in Jordan:Bethany-Beyond-the-Jordan (the site of Jesus’ baptism)
Day two of slowing down but not stopping! The highlight for today is going to Bethany-Beyond-the-Jordan, often simply referred to as the Baptism Site. Entry to the site includes a one hour tour. The ticket area has toilet facilities and a brief history of the region. A guide leads visitors on a short walk to…
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Day 10 in Jordan: Royal Automobile Museum & Malls
Today and tomorrow are going to be comparatively lite on activities because we have some important preparations for the next part of the trip and need a little more rest and down time. First stop today is the Royal Automobile Museum in Amman. This museum is such a fun and interesting visit, even for the…
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