Author: Russell Little
Druse Village in Israel
Close to the Lebanese border one day we visited a Druse village. The Druse is a religious group that split from a sect of Shiite Islam a thousand years ago. Modern Druse rejects major principles of mainstream Islam in favor Read More …
Egypt May Still Be On The List
Recent Russian jet crash is likely to cripple Egypt’s fledgling tourism recovery: https://t.co/qryefMxujU https://t.co/FRYcmjTpg0. From New York Times, Travel Page November 15. While leaving Amman, we spoke to a couple on their return trip from Egypt. They said they took Read More …
Guns In Jerusalem
The wet streets of Jerusalem The first night we were in Jerusalem it was raining. Jerusalem is not Paris, but it’s still pretty at night in the rain. We checked into our hotel and went across the street to the Read More …
Christians at the Jordan River
Here’s a picture of some very joyful Christians at the Jordan River some of you have asked to see. I have a great video, but I haven’t been able to post it yet on my blog. Their beautiful singing even Read More …
Coffee By The Dead Sea
While in Israel, we retained a private guide and van to take us by the Dead Sea to Masada. On the way, we stopped by the Jordan River to dip into the water at the place our guide told us Read More …
Fascinating People I Met In Israel And Jordan
My wife and I just returned from our travels to Israel and Jordan, and I want to mention many of the remarkable people we met while my memory is still fresh. What I search for the most when I travel Read More …
Jeruselum cistern still has water
#amwriting #jeruselum #israel.
Don’t Cut In Front Of Nuns
I tried to tell them, but they wouldn’t listen. Here’s a Rule: You don’t cut in front of Nuns at The Church Of The Holy Sepulchre. You’ll go to hell.
Jordan River
At the place John the Baptist is believed to have baptized Jesus at the Jordan River
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Long lines at Jesus burial tomb at Church of Holy Sepulchre #Jerusalem #Israel #christian #amwriting #travel https://t.co/bbsNADDP82
Another Rule
Here’s another Rule of Life you probably know. I should have. Here’s a Rule: Don’t tell Smart Ass jokes to dudes with automatic weapons–and grenade launchers.