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Advieh – a Wonderful Persian Spice Mix

Joe — Sun, 20 May 2012 07:02:47 +0000

After running around Kings Park, along the Swan River and up Jacob’s Ladder this morning I went to Subiaco Markets. To my delight, the Spice Library stall had advieh, a traditional Persian spice mix. I didn’t know it was called … Continue reading →

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Iran’s Election Dramas And Protests

Joe — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:43:00 +0000

Over the past 10 days I have been keeping a keen eye and ear on the Iranian election farce and associated events. I had the pleasure of visiting Iran in 2004 (see a, b, c, d, e, f and g) … Continue reading →

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Beirut Lebanon – Photos Part 2

Joe — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:29:00 +0000

Following on from part 1. What does ‘heart’ mean? A old mansion, a mosque and various-aged apartment blocks, Ras Beirut The Corniche Hard Rock Cafe – I mainly included this photograph because of the super guitar shadow A Lebanese Army … Continue reading →

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Beirut, Lebanon – Photos Part 1

Joe — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:28:00 +0000

The writing linked to these photos is located here. A bridge destroyed during the 2006 war with Israel, part of the main Damascus-Beirut highway A new shopping centre under construction in central Beirut Razor wire in the foreground, Place de … Continue reading →

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Damascus, Syria – Photos

Joe — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 07:08:00 +0000

Jeff securing the Ambassador’s Residence Bashar al-Assad signs leaving Damascus on the highway to Lebanon The view from Jeff’s place Trivial Pursuit night A boy delivering pistachio sweets in Damascus’ centre Soldiers walking in a Souk Al Hamidiyah alleyway Looking … Continue reading →

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Aleppo, Syria – Photos

Joe — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 05:52:00 +0000

Aleppo’s main square. Note the outline of the map on the banner, particularly the top left-hand corner. This self-portrait photo was an accident (I didn’t realise the camera was zoomed in) but both Bangali and I loved the result. The … Continue reading →

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Back From Syria

Joe — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 15:18:00 +0000

I returned to Mersin Monday morning after catching the 2 AM ‘Smuggler’s Express’ bus from Aleppo to Antakya. I think I and a young Iraqi Turkoman studying in Turkey were probably the only ‘genuine’ passengers on the bus. The bus’ … Continue reading →

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Beirut, Lebanon

Joe — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 21:15:00 +0000

Ever since I saw the war footage during the 1980s, Beirut is one place I’ve wanted to go. Now I’ve been. Thursday morning I was expecting to catch a service taxi from the Baramkeh bus station in the centre of … Continue reading →

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Damascus, Syria

Joe — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 13:29:00 +0000

Tuesday night Celine, Bangali and I viewed a jazz concert in the Aleppo Citadel. First, an Italian quartet played followed by a Syrian quartet. The historic setting, and mixed audience made the concert more interesting than normal. Will post photos/video … Continue reading →

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Aleppo, Syria

Joe — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 22:27:00 +0000

I’m writing from an internet cafe in Aleppo, Syria. To my disgust, the local next to is smoking his 6th cigarette since I’ve been here and I haven’t been here that long! I came here overland (via Antakya/Antioch) on Saturday … Continue reading →

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