Monthly Archives: January 2013

Twenty

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Andrea

This past weekend was a three-day weekend for many in the Muslim world. The recognition of the birth of the Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him) provided a day off of work, of which I took advantage. On Wednesday evening … Continue reading →

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Polar in the desert

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Andrea

Okay, so it isn’t that cold. But when at 8am you put on a wetsuit and head toward a man-made lake for 750 meter swim in water that is 17 degrees Celsius (or less) it seems mighty polar. More on … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Andrea

New Year’s Eve celebrations are often a bit of a let down. The build up and anticipation of the night is usually more exciting than the night itself. Generally, by the time you get where you are going it is … Continue reading →

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