After 26 hours on 4 different airplanes I am back in the USA. I have been trying to readjust to life here. I realize a few
things, right away.
1. I make terrible coffee.
2. I seem to have lost weight, I am a size 8.
3. We live our lives as if people are not suffering and dying because of who WE elected to run our government.
4. I have a ton of mail to go through.
We started our journey home from Amman International at 3:45 am sunday 7/22. I arrived home at 6pm on 7/22.
We started on Lufthansa and I ended on a 20 seat UAL plane.. a clear flight from LAX to OAK.. I could see the whole
central valley, lakes, farmland and cities spreading everywhere.
I talked to Sarah this am and she told me to continue the blog and write my feelings, etc.
I have placed my new rugs in my condo and I'm unpacking. The only packing mishap is the Dead Sea Salt ripped open
and all my things are salted. The Havana Club Rum did make it through. I don't know what to do about what I learned and
saw! Cindy Sheehan is trying to get Bush Impeached but no one is listening to her? Why? Are we all in denial about the
atrocities being committed in Iraq? Shame on us, shame on us! The Mayhem in Iraq is a direct result of our bumbling Invasion.
What was our goal? Why are we there? Why does this only bother me?
I'm off for a manicure and meeting Ali for lunch before I can even hope to work on world peace.
Suzi
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Last Day/ Packing/US Policy
Today is my last day in Jordan. Guess what? I have not one but two hotel rooms to
pack up! I just picked up laundry and dropped it at Al Manar. Someone has been in
my room and made a mess. It looks like a hurricane hit. Oh wait, was it me? So what's
a girl to do? Swim. After this I will go to the pool for a few hours and then shower
and pack. The schedule is we are leaving AL Manar at 6:30 to go to a party at Jafar's
house (our guide) then we will go from there to the Airport. Our flight leaves
at 3:45 am tomorrow.. Ugh. So I am getting my rest and some decent food in me now.
All in all I'd say I had a great trip. I have learned so much about Jordan and the
middle east. I am deeply sadded by the actions of our government. We are making
people suffer and killing them for what reason? Please don't feed me the "Saddam
was evil and had weapons of mass destruction etc." That was never the truth.
. It is the actions of our government that cause
the "terrorists" to react and attack us. From what I have seen there isn't a nation
in the middle east that has the desire, let alone the manpower to wage war againest
the USA. So what is the USA doing? Being the biggest bully on the block. If you don't
agree with me from a political standpoint then look at the financial picture. We
are spending BILLIONS to kill and mame people, bomb their homes and cause major
MAYHEM then we are spending billions more to clean up the mess we made. This
makes no sense to me.
If there is a hell I will meet George W. Bush and his henchmen there. May G-d grant
us all peace and the power to maintain it.
pack up! I just picked up laundry and dropped it at Al Manar. Someone has been in
my room and made a mess. It looks like a hurricane hit. Oh wait, was it me? So what's
a girl to do? Swim. After this I will go to the pool for a few hours and then shower
and pack. The schedule is we are leaving AL Manar at 6:30 to go to a party at Jafar's
house (our guide) then we will go from there to the Airport. Our flight leaves
at 3:45 am tomorrow.. Ugh. So I am getting my rest and some decent food in me now.
All in all I'd say I had a great trip. I have learned so much about Jordan and the
middle east. I am deeply sadded by the actions of our government. We are making
people suffer and killing them for what reason? Please don't feed me the "Saddam
was evil and had weapons of mass destruction etc." That was never the truth.
. It is the actions of our government that cause
the "terrorists" to react and attack us. From what I have seen there isn't a nation
in the middle east that has the desire, let alone the manpower to wage war againest
the USA. So what is the USA doing? Being the biggest bully on the block. If you don't
agree with me from a political standpoint then look at the financial picture. We
are spending BILLIONS to kill and mame people, bomb their homes and cause major
MAYHEM then we are spending billions more to clean up the mess we made. This
makes no sense to me.
If there is a hell I will meet George W. Bush and his henchmen there. May G-d grant
us all peace and the power to maintain it.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Last Day/Dubai Shopping Festival
Since we are leaving tomorrow I had to take today to prepare for the grueling
journey. The day started with a swim, in the wonderful, Kempinski pool, which
I had all to myself. Yeah! Today is the Muslim Sabbath, or day of prayer so things
were pretty quiet. Usually everything is closed Friday morning and re-opens in the
afternoon. Followed by BREAKFAST, yes, here at the Kempinski, we had the usual mix
of olives, pickles, hummos, halavah but in addition there were omelettes made to order, bacon, sausage, hash browns, eight kinds of bread and oh yes, fresh fruit!
After breakfast it was time for a mani/pedi with Lana,she does a great job and guess
what, you don't need a "nail drying machine" here it Jordan, you just step outside
and the HEAT dries your polish in about 5 seconds. Another reason to Love Jordan.
I spent the day poolside, with various friends dropping by! Then I had a massage.
I think I might be relaxed enough to leave. While I was poolside I was reading
the Kempinski magazine and guess what happens in Dubai in Decemember??? Yes they
have the WORLD's only and perhaps greatest event, The DUBAI SHopping Festival.. oh
my gawddddddddddddddddddddddddd I so have to go to that! It lasts over 2 weeks and
there are all kinds of events and fashion shows! I can't really think of a better
way to spend those dreary "holidays"...yes, they have a Kempinski in Dubai!!!
I'm glad to report that the Suzi person who wanted to work at an NGO has left
the premises and the other Suzi person has returned.
journey. The day started with a swim, in the wonderful, Kempinski pool, which
I had all to myself. Yeah! Today is the Muslim Sabbath, or day of prayer so things
were pretty quiet. Usually everything is closed Friday morning and re-opens in the
afternoon. Followed by BREAKFAST, yes, here at the Kempinski, we had the usual mix
of olives, pickles, hummos, halavah but in addition there were omelettes made to order, bacon, sausage, hash browns, eight kinds of bread and oh yes, fresh fruit!
After breakfast it was time for a mani/pedi with Lana,she does a great job and guess
what, you don't need a "nail drying machine" here it Jordan, you just step outside
and the HEAT dries your polish in about 5 seconds. Another reason to Love Jordan.
I spent the day poolside, with various friends dropping by! Then I had a massage.
I think I might be relaxed enough to leave. While I was poolside I was reading
the Kempinski magazine and guess what happens in Dubai in Decemember??? Yes they
have the WORLD's only and perhaps greatest event, The DUBAI SHopping Festival.. oh
my gawddddddddddddddddddddddddd I so have to go to that! It lasts over 2 weeks and
there are all kinds of events and fashion shows! I can't really think of a better
way to spend those dreary "holidays"...yes, they have a Kempinski in Dubai!!!
I'm glad to report that the Suzi person who wanted to work at an NGO has left
the premises and the other Suzi person has returned.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Kempinski/ Suzi has returned
So life has changed dramatically for me! I am loving every minute of the Kempinski..
I spent the day by the pool after my 10:15 checkout. Okay there is a reason this
place is 5+ stars, the service is just beyond my limited experience. At the pool they
come around and SPRITZ you with cool water so you won't get too hot!!! AAAAAArgh!
They also served cold melon throughout the day..
I meet a crew from a movie filming here, based on the soldiers in Iraq.. I also
ran into them yesterday at the 4 Seasons and I meet a couple of guys that work for
the King in the court system. And of course, taught a girl (Hella) to swim.. its
all in a poolside day..also meet up with the likes of a kid named Ronnie who is all
of 5 and talks a blue streak in about 5 languages! He is from Wash DC but is visiting
here.. he was floating for hours in a life jacket.. no need to try and teach this
kid as the pool is too deep.. Oh did I describe the pool? Divine.. about 5 feet deep
level gutters and about 82 degrees with no cholrine burn..
After a grueling day at the pool I had a suana and Jacuzzi.. padded back to my
room (In my Kempinski Robe) and had a REAL SHOWER blowed my hair dry and headed out.
I went to the Gold market and picked up Sarah's BD present and a little gold chain
for me! Then I preceded on to CITY MALL... where I have managed to replace my
crumbling bag and my tar covered flip flops.. stuff is NOT cheap here.. they pay
about 35% more than we do for average stuff!
When I arrived back at the Keminski there was a man in the lobby, in full field
regalia, serving coffee and dates! Really, just the pick me up a girl needs when
she's pooped from shopping. Tomorrow is my last full day in Jordan. I'll be having
another grueling day of mani/pedi pool and massage.. I'm off to my room to watch
one of the 23 channels and have room service..
I spent the day by the pool after my 10:15 checkout. Okay there is a reason this
place is 5+ stars, the service is just beyond my limited experience. At the pool they
come around and SPRITZ you with cool water so you won't get too hot!!! AAAAAArgh!
They also served cold melon throughout the day..
I meet a crew from a movie filming here, based on the soldiers in Iraq.. I also
ran into them yesterday at the 4 Seasons and I meet a couple of guys that work for
the King in the court system. And of course, taught a girl (Hella) to swim.. its
all in a poolside day..also meet up with the likes of a kid named Ronnie who is all
of 5 and talks a blue streak in about 5 languages! He is from Wash DC but is visiting
here.. he was floating for hours in a life jacket.. no need to try and teach this
kid as the pool is too deep.. Oh did I describe the pool? Divine.. about 5 feet deep
level gutters and about 82 degrees with no cholrine burn..
After a grueling day at the pool I had a suana and Jacuzzi.. padded back to my
room (In my Kempinski Robe) and had a REAL SHOWER blowed my hair dry and headed out.
I went to the Gold market and picked up Sarah's BD present and a little gold chain
for me! Then I preceded on to CITY MALL... where I have managed to replace my
crumbling bag and my tar covered flip flops.. stuff is NOT cheap here.. they pay
about 35% more than we do for average stuff!
When I arrived back at the Keminski there was a man in the lobby, in full field
regalia, serving coffee and dates! Really, just the pick me up a girl needs when
she's pooped from shopping. Tomorrow is my last full day in Jordan. I'll be having
another grueling day of mani/pedi pool and massage.. I'm off to my room to watch
one of the 23 channels and have room service..
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