Category Archives: Middle East 2017

The Journey is Home

By: Adam Harnish
It's really difficult to sit down and only write about one or two things that we’ve been doing on this cross-cultural. I feel like there is so much that I want to share, and so many incredible, spectacular sights and landmarks that have been so meaningful to everyone on the group, and I … Continue Reading ››
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Prayers for Coach O. from Jerusalem

By: Sierra Martin
Whether you're at home with your loved ones or across the world engrossed in other cultures, no one can remain untouched by news of friends and family experiencing deep suffering. Our cross-cultural group was saddened and upset by the news about former coach Britten Olinger and the extent of the injury he sustained in the accident. … Continue Reading ››
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Hope and hospitality

Hope and hospitality; the two words that I feel best describe our time in Beit Sahour, Palestine for the past three weeks. Given the opportunity to stay with local families while we've studied and explored here has opened my eyes to an exciting culture and to the challenging realities of living in this land. I … Continue Reading ››
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From Cairo to Luxor to Sinai

1/25/2017
Hello from Jordan!
This is our first night in a country other than Egypt, and it is safe to say that we are all excited to see what adventures this new place holds. But first, here is a quick summary of our time in Egypt.
When we first arrived in Egypt, we drove through crowded, loud streets … Continue Reading ››
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