Mr & Ms Far-FlungFaux pasIt had been a perfect start to the morning. The bus had picked the children up for school, and Ms FF’s boss had thoughtfully arranged for…Sep 16, 20202Sep 16, 20202
Mr & Ms Far-FlungBeauty and shame in the desertThe heat was rising steadily with the morning sun as we headed south, out of Amman, in a convoy of two cars. Our destination, Wadi Bin…Sep 13, 20201Sep 13, 20201
Mr & Ms Far-FlungStepping outsideAfter months of delays and anticipation, packing, unpacking, and repacking. After the questions: will we, won’t we… should we? After the…Sep 9, 20201Sep 9, 20201
Mr & Ms Far-FlungPredeparture planning to survive quarantine with your familyWe’ve just survived two weeks of quarantine in our new apartment in Amman, Jordan! Respect to those who have endured quarantine in more…Sep 7, 2020Sep 7, 2020
Mr & Ms Far-FlungRedactedDarkness over there, see? Fire, mountain, sliding sideways. Scared? Paralyzed, fumbled and passed. Four yards away, a tiny chattering…Sep 3, 2020Sep 3, 2020
Mr & Ms Far-FlungCOVID19 in the Kingdom of JordanInstead of getting out and exploring the city on Friday, we will be at home, looking out the window again. In response to rising numbers…Sep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020
Mr & Ms Far-FlungStarting schoolWell sort of. There is a staggered opening this week, with different year levels returning to school over the coming days. As we will…Aug 31, 2020Aug 31, 2020
Mr & Ms Far-FlungOrdering fast-foodIntense feelings of frustration and perpetual problem solving are inevitable when arriving in a new country, culture, and language…Aug 30, 2020Aug 30, 2020
Mr & Ms Far-FlungIn case of emergency… if you find yourself under quarantine in Amman without coffee.Aug 28, 2020Aug 28, 2020
Mr & Ms Far-FlungGratefulSeven days into home-based isolation, tonight our family is grateful for:Aug 27, 20201Aug 27, 20201