Monthly Archives: November 2010

This blog is called Chalega. What does that even mean?

Posted on November 29, 2010 by chalega

Ever walked down the streets of Amman and heard a throaty “YALLA” directed to slow passersby? It’s a word that has multiple spellings and countless meanings. But basically, it means, “let’s go,” or “let’s move it.” Chalega is a similar … Continue reading →

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Coming to a kiosk near you…

Posted on November 28, 2010 by chalega

Can you identify the American franchise displayed here in Cyrillic? Chalk one up for spreading democracy through frozen treats. Posted with WordPress for BlackBerry.

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Moscow greeted me with fresh powder.

Posted on November 28, 2010 by chalega

Snow in Moscow. I never thought I’d be blogging from an airport in Russia — much less over wi-fi at Moscow’s cosmopolitan airport. In the only true way to arrive in Russia, the ground was blanketed with snow. Wonderful. I … Continue reading →

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Coming soon…

Posted on November 9, 2010 by chalega
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