We’re on a mission. We have to get to Jordan in time to catch our next flight to Cairo on the same night, so we have only one precious hour of power shopping! We’re outside the shopfront before it opens and all thoughts of practicalities and baggage allowance are quickly dismissed. Two coffees, one mirror (one by one and a half metres), bronze plate and bronze nautical instrument later we’re ready to leave Damascus. We’re another 20kgs heavier but with the aid of a kind local and his bike we manage to push our new goods back to the hotel and begin our journey to London.
Before coming to Syria, we have to admit that we had some slight reservations after being called a “Rogue State” (Bush quote) and part of the axis of evil. Nothing could be further from the truth. We found the people to be very friendly and extremely welcoming. Syria was an enriching experience for us and an absolute highlight.
We begin our convoluted journey from Damascus to Amman, (see May 5th) added to which our taxi driver take us out to dinner before dropping us off at the airport (his shout!).
Before coming to Syria, we have to admit that we had some slight reservations after being called a “Rogue State” (Bush quote) and part of the axis of evil. Nothing could be further from the truth. We found the people to be very friendly and extremely welcoming. Syria was an enriching experience for us and an absolute highlight.
We begin our convoluted journey from Damascus to Amman, (see May 5th) added to which our taxi driver take us out to dinner before dropping us off at the airport (his shout!).
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