1:48 AM in the Internet Cafe

It’s almost 2 AM. I found an Internet Cafe down the street from my hotel that has a high speed connection suitable for uploading pics and vids – after midnight!
The proprietor told me, “We have special deal – 2 JD from Midnight until 8 AM. You like?”
I replied, “Ai’wa, shukran. But [...]

Arrived in Jordan

I arrived in Jordan on April 15th.  It was my 8th wedding anniversary.  I hadn’t spoken to my wife in a week.  You would think I was in the dog house, but we knew this ahead of time, and it was just a necessary bother in trying to get this international move underway.  I love [...]

Funny Stuff in the UAE

Like the ice rink at the Mall. Yes that is a car dealership on the second level (not the parking garage).

“Humps” are all over the place in UAE, requiring one to reduce speed. If you are new to the country you might think humps refer to camels. If you are into [...]

View from my front door

Here is the view from the front door of my friend’s place in Al-Ain.  I think it speaks for itself.