Last week, I took a short trip to Syria with one of my friends. It was really great because it's cold in Syria, unlike Doha. It's nice to get out of the Gulf.
This is the view out of my hotel window (above) and
this is Souq Hamadia, a famous marketplace (below).
This is Ouda, our Bedouin friend and guide who invited us to Damascus. We had met in Doha last year. (below)
This is a typical street corner in Damascus (below).
This is the Street called Straight mentioned in the book of Acts, though the actual street is several feet underground (below).
This is the traditional site of Ananias' house (below).
The altar in Ananias' house.
This is Myrna, a mystic and stigmata recipient (the one on the right). See her full
story at: http://www.soufanieh.com/ (below) The locals refer to her as the not-yet-saint Myrna.
This is an icon that regularly exudes supernatural olive oil in Myrna's house. It's been doing so for 25 years.
This is where the head of St. John of Damascus (676-749) is entombed. The Muslims think it is John the Baptist.
Damascus at night.
It's hard to see, but this is an ancient picture of Christ on the backside
of a church-turned-mosque. Given the Islamic prohibition against images,
it's not surprising that the face has been erased.
This is the minaret, which, according to Islamic tradition, Jesus will land on when He returns. Strangely enough, in Arabic, it's called "The Bride."
3 comments:
excellent . . . a post. but i think i need a little more explanation as to the photos from Syria. did ben go there on a weekend get away? what is the dealio? and do you wear helmets when you trampoline? remember . . . safety first!
I love the pics, especially Isaiah on the throne with his book...he seems totally into it..and Isaac is growing more precious each day...love you all , imi
i am glad to see a more detailed explanation with regard to the syria photos. but ben's journey begs the question . . . does this allot a four day trip for amy to come to belgium? could i have some thoughts on what ben's thoughts are concerning the stigmata? and yes, helmets are cool when on a trampoline.
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