Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Jordan and the Bedouins

While putting the finishing touches on my piece about camping with the Bedouin for GoNOMAD I came across this old Bedouin saying that was interesting.

I against my brothers
I and my brothers against my cousins
I and my brothers and my cousins against the world

It was strange because I really felt the friendliness that they are know for, as are most Jordanians. Traditionally the Bedouins will offer anyone in need, hospitality and protection for 3 and a third days or about 80 hours.

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