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Jan 5Liked by Samantha Childress

My Dearest Daughter, I have obeyed your demand and ordered new sheets. They will be delivered today. I will now schedule a plumber to fix that nasty shower head. Anything else I can do to make your stay more comfortable?

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Jan 5Liked by Samantha Childress

Ooo, excited for a new design and name. I love this newsletter, and so glad to have been here for its various evolutions over the past year. Very excited for the future of Cairo Dispatch!

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I visited Amman and Petra in the mid-‘90s on a short visit to Jordan that I wish had been longer. Petra was unforgettable. I’m eager to read anything you have to say about Jordan. It will be interesting to hear your impressions and how your experiences compare with your stay in Egypt.

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Jan 6Liked by Samantha Childress

Looking forward to posts from Jordan!!

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Looking forward to learning more about Jordan. I have a pre(mis?)conception of Jordan as one of the most politically calm countries in the region. So I'm curious whether that's true.

Also, where was that lovely picture taken?

Finally, I have had some family members make comments, and I always enjoy that. You found a very effective way to win that battle!

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Jan 6Liked by Samantha Childress

Happy New Year Sam! Excited for you and Nick that you guys are heading to Jordan. Hopefully we get to hear stories of the local cuisine. Also hopefully you guys experience swimming in the Dead Sea, that’s something that’s been on my bucket list for a long time.

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Jan 6Liked by Samantha Childress

Missing our weekly coffee dates but excited to stay abreast on your life adventures through this newsletter, etc! Miss you, Sam! Oh and hope you thought to mail some sheets ahead to Amman - the welcome kit’s could give your childhood sheets a run for their money 😉

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Jan 6Liked by Samantha Childress

Ooooh. How exciting. 2024 looks like another exciting year for you. We are travelling there in October along with Petra. Would love to hear about local delicacies and "off the beaten track" visits.

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Jan 5Liked by Samantha Childress

Jordan sounds exciting! Can't wait to read about it!

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Jan 5Liked by Samantha Childress

Can't wait for stories from Jordan, Sam! Looking forward to 2024 here. :-)

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Looking forward to the new year with you.

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Really excited to hear all about Jordan! Yay!

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I am right there with you living in the in-between. It’s month 10. Same clothes I packed in March, a mattress on the floor (with excel sheet though 😉) & no sofa. Good luck with your transition & may it be swift!

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