In which Zach goes to a traditional Muslim wedding in the north, and accidentally becomes the center of attention to villagers and children who have never seen a blonde man before

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In which Zach has a few unfortunate encounters with some less-than-honest taxi drivers, the latter of whom asks him some very odd questions and then bills him over 8 times what he should. Worse yet, Zach pays it, too.

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In which Zach has a visceral reaction to a tacky, sickening “joke” made by the Denver police after brutally assaulting dozens (if not hundreds) of peaceful protesters at the Democratic Convention in late August

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In which Zach enjoys the end of Ramadan, and gets to do some relaxing computer work.

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In which Zach becomes an “official” non-permanent resident of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

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In which Zach ponders Jordan’s transportation and water-usage habits

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