Category: All Journal Entries
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In the Rose City of Petra
First we spied a column, then the roof, until the Treasury stood before us in all its glory. We stood captivated for some time, taking in the intricate details of the statues and carvings.
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Desert magic in Petra
As the canyon curved and opened up, there stood the legendary scene of the Treasury, lit up by hundreds of dancing lanterns and coloured torches.
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Hill of Antiquity
Exploring the famous ruins of Amman, from the glorious Roman Theatre to the stunning Citadel overlooking the city.
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12 hours in Amman
Sights, sounds and memories of Amman, a vibrant city of Old World beauty and modern intrigue.
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An Ode to English Seaside Villages
Beneath the cold florescent lights in a grey office expanse, I watch winter winds batter London rooftops below. I dream of a cool ocean breeze at my back and warm rays on my face. Long grass at my fingertips. Today I am dreaming of the idyllic village of West Lulworth. A seaside haven of thatched roofs, crooked…
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Fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast
Just after 12:30 on a Tuesday afternoon, the English Channel dutifully retreated at the calling of Low Tide. From the shallow pebble beach we watched as grey waves sunk wearily to the horizon and left bare the slippery sea floor. I took a few careful steps into the muddy wasteland, leaping over puddles lined with…
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