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8 Months to the Middle East: T.E. Lawrence's Path Revisited #0050
In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Wells Jones, a man whose life story is nothing short of an epic adventure. Wells, along with his partner Miles Spencer, embarked on an audacious journey in 2006, retracing T.E. Lawrence's path through the Middle East. What truly captivated me wasn't just the destination, but the sheer, mind-boggling preparation that went into it.
Imagine spending eight months preparing for a trip through Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria – not as soldiers, but as civilians, in the volatile post-9/11 era. Wells shares how they had to draft wills, secure…
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