We discussed the incarnation and resurrection (both of which the Qur'an deny), as well as the elevated place of Mary and Jesus (both of which the Qur'an affirm).
Read MoreThis town of 10,000 has 55 Orthodox Christians. From all accounts, community relations are harmonious.
Read More"Some people say we killed Jesus," said the soldier. "I think that's a good thing."
Read MoreLiving here throws caveats into everything.
Read MoreAfter church, we made some overdue visitations to friends and "family" in the village, sharing some of the spoils of our trip to Egypt.
Read MoreWe have added the sunshine, but have also added the bristling winds. Kind of a zero-sum difference temperature-wise. But now we have a balcony (to enjoy on sunny days...) and a view of the beautiful hills.
Read MoreToday was our moving day. We decided to take the apartment on the third floor of our building. Our basement apartment is devoid of all sunshine and darn cold.
Read MoreAt 6:30 this morning, we heard an announcement from the mosque's prayer tower, but weren't clear as to what it was. When we arrived at school, we understood: a snow day!
Read MoreWe were pulled aside before having our bags x-rayed - clearly someone was being trained, and we looked like just the folks to train on. They asked a lot of questions about where we stayed, who watched our bags, then more about our work - whom did we know, did we have friends or phone numbers...our computer bag was triple-searched, and Marthame's visa was scrutinized - all of which kept us from meeting our taxi.
Read MoreWe spent the morning at Jerash, the Roman ruins in one of the old cities of the Decapolis, Gerase.
Read MoreClearly, this is where the jet-setters of Amman come to catch up on the latest fashions.
Read MoreToday is our last full day in Egypt, meaning we've got to get at least one thing in: the pyramids!
Read MoreThe Wadi itself is famous for its salt-processing, and also for its monasteries.
Read MoreWe lounged about at the Red Sea, finding it warm enough (but too late) to swim.
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