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Tag: Moab

Food, Jordan, Travel

Off with His Head!

“He is from Karak. Ask him about Mansaf.” “Have you had Mansaf? You know the best one is in Karak.” “Have you heard of Karak? It is like the capital of Mansaf.” Never have I been asked the same food-related question three times on a first day in any country. Since I arrived here almost … Continue reading Off with His Head!

12/06/201212/06/2012jameed, Jordan, Karak, mansaf, Moab2 Comments
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