Thoughts on Syria and the semi-nomadic life
“Are you from Iran?” a young woman enquires curiously. “No, from Germany.” But why are we wearing these enormous black …
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“Are you from Iran?” a young woman enquires curiously. “No, from Germany.” But why are we wearing these enormous black …
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“What? You really bought only 200 grams of cookies?” our Arabic teacher in Damascus bursts out. We had just complained …
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“Telephone, washing machine, satellite TV, two bedrooms and salon.” Ahmad translates what the two slick young agents explain about the …
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“There are many women inside! Over 150! It’s very crowded – do you want to go in?” The man at …
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