Expat Life As Seen by A Newcomer Versus A Cynic

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One year after moving from the US to Amman, Jordan

One of the things I most appreciate about living overseas: everyone is interesting. Everyone has some story to tell or is doing some interesting work. Life in Amman can be hard, dusty, and sometimes exhausting. But it is also fascinating.

I’ve met photographers and journalists and philanthropists. I’ve met military guys and state department guys and almost certainly CIA guys (though you can never be sure). I’ve met Americans who’ve been living in Jordan since the 70s. The 70s!

Missionaries, models and filmmakers, including one named Georgie, and the South African ambassador to Jordan.

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