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People met on my backpacking (252) - Our story about the Syria Challenge!

17 years have passed since our first visit to Syria in 2007, and while N.Korea and Syria have diplomatic relations but S.Korea have not yet established diplomatic relations with Syria. I hope for changes soon, especially after the overthrow of the Assad dictatorship. Despite the challenges, we remained determined to travel to Syria, despite the lack of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Well, we miss the days of backpacking, filled with unexpected adventures and fascinating stories.

Two weeks in Jordan, we visited the capital Amman, visiting attractions like Jerash, the Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Roman amphitheater. We then crossed into Syria, which is typically a shared taxi journey. The fare is 8JD to 10JD per person for four people, departing from Abdali. We arrived in Abdali around 9am and approached a taxi to Syria. A middle-aged Middle Eastern man and woman were waiting, and the driver asked for 20 JD for two people. Despite negotiating, I handed over the 20 JD as I really wanted to get going quickly.

**At last, our taxi took off! I was hoping to have a chance to chat with the couple sitting next to us, but the friendly Middle Eastern man in the passenger seat was the one who broke the ice.

A: Hey, how are you doing? Where are you from?
J: We're from Seoul, Korea. And where might you hail from?
A: I'm from Iraq, but I live in Syria for my business.
J: I see. And how's your business going? Everything okay?
A: Well, it depends. By the way, what brought you here?
J: Oh, I'm a backpacker, and now I'm traveling with my wife.
A: Oh, that's nice! I hope you have a great time in Syria.
J: I'm sure I will. Thank you so much.

*It turned out that this man was in the business of importing tomatoes and other fruits from Syria and exporting them to Iraq. The woman in the hijab and chador, who had been listening to our story without saying a word, finally spoke to my wife.

A: You look so happy! I think Korean ladies are very cheerful.
W: Thank you so much. I think you're absolutely right. Koreans are indeed very cheerful.
A: Do you like Arabian food?
W: Oh, yes, I love them, but to be honest, I'm a bit obsessed with fruit. I especially love the sweet grapes and cherries.

We got to talking with this woman, and it turned out she was also from Iraq. After a 30-minute journey, we arrived at the Syrian immigration center. The center was bustling with people undergoing the immigration process. The staff was friendly and helpful. A list of visa fees for different countries was displayed, with prices ranging from $50 for the US to $25 for China. Upon checking, it was found that S.Korea was not on the list, but N.Korea had "No visa fee," indicating that this was the case for all communist countries. The experience was enjoyable and informative.

But here, as in all socialist countries, they didn't hide their love of money. Right next to the bulletin board was a notice that said, "We don't have diplomatic relations with S.Korea, but we'll issue visas for a fee of $33." It was a pretty steep fee, but I figured that probably meant S.Korea was way better off than N.Korea, so it was only fair. If that was true, it was expensive, but not offensive.

We were so grateful when the kind taxi driver took care of most of our immigration paperwork for us. I guess he thought it would save time to do it himself. It was a really kind thing to do. The immigration process here in Syria, like in many other developing countries, is quite basic. The whole process of paying for a visa, so to speak, requires a lot of patience.

The agent at the first window takes my passport, glances at it, writes US$33 on a small paper, and hands it to me. I take the paper and head to an another building to pay the dollars. The friendly clerk then writes something on another paper and hands it to me. This kind of dull exchange repeated itself a few more times before my passport was stamped. It was a bit of a journey, reminiscent of a long soap opera, but it's just the way things were back then in places like China, Russia, Hungary, Bulgaria, India, and Vietnam in the '90s. I was just watching from the sidelines, and the friendly taxi driver was doing all the work.

The taxi drove off again, but as we entered Syria, I noticed something very different: the barren desert mountains and stony deserts I had gotten used to seeing in Jordan were no longer there. Instead, there were vegetable and fruit gardens everywhere! The roads were lined with rows and rows of small and medium-sized trucks loaded with tomatoes. Syria was a country that's been through a lot, and it's not as wealthy as Jordan. But somehow, it looked so rich. I asked an Iraqi about this strange phenomenon.

J: It's quite different from Jordan, isn't it? It seems much more resource-rich than Jordan. But why does Syria have a lower income than Jordan?

A: That's a really good question. You know, every socialist country has the same problem. They've got plenty of agricultural land and a strong workforce, but unfortunately, they're not seeing the results they'd hoped for. You know why? It's because they're so focused on the social system in place, which, unfortunately, is not as effective as it could be.

I think the world is a beautiful mess of contradictions, isn't it? At the same time, it's also a beautiful harmony. It's not just about Syria, but also Myanmar, Argentina, Zimbabwe, and so on. I saw with my own eyes how fertile their land was. They had plenty of people to work. It's hard to understand how these seemingly stable countries can be considered the worst in the world.

After three hours of driving, we arrived in Damascus, Syria's capital. A kind taxi driver dropped us off and drove away quickly. We said goodbye to our Iraqi friends and went our separate ways. Our destination was the Al-Haramain Guesthouse, a popular destination for adventurers. It cost 300 Syrian pounds (about W6,000) per person for a dorm room. After checking in, I took a shower to cool down, but the hot temperature of 40 degrees Celsius made the ceiling fan appear tired.

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  • opine 2024-12-21 ¿ÀÈÄ 5:02

    It went without saying that I was heartfully enticed to drive through to Damascus when both my wife and myself drove to Qasr Azraq from Amman. It was because Qasr Azraq is where T.E. Lawrence camped his troops preparing advance into Damascus, Syria. My wish, however, did not come true, nor was made come true. Once I entered into Syria, I would not be able to travel to the USA. Damascus, one of the oldest city in the world. I still dream of visiting there.

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