I hear the last of the guests giggling as they stumble in the dark towards their sleeping tents. With no social media a dozen miles deep inside the vast Wadi Rum desert, it seems the rekindling of the lost art of personal interactions we’ve enjoyed this evening has had a vibrant and enduring effect. Mahmood […]
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On Bad Days and Border Crossings
The look of fear and surprise on the young hostel receptionist’s face as I hurtled down the stairs and stumbled past her desk spoke volumes. Is he leaving? He only just checked in! Is there something wrong with the room? Or worse, is he a criminal? Should I call the Police?I certainly couldn’t blame her. […]