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Twitter Goes to Baghdad

Tweet a story as you travel.

With twitter you can share a real time travelogue as you road trip the world.

In the tweets below, follow twitter founder Jack Dorsey as he tweets his way to Baghdad and back. A fascinating read.

Jack’s posts tell a story, and it’s all the more dramatic when it’s real time. He shares emotions, observations and questions from his network of followers. A real time story.

Twitter postings show the last post at the top of the list. To go to the beginning of Jack’s trip, click here.

Note: Some links may be broken. I’ve also removed some posts that were background conversation.

Happiness is an empty seat next to you on the flight to NYC. Farewell, Amman.about 7 hours ago from txt

 

Checking out of my hotel and on the way to Amman airport. Sleepy.about 9 hours ago from txt

 

Getting ready to go out on the town in Amman.about 19 hours ago from web

 

Making my way back to the hotel. And some dinner.about 20 hours ago from txt

 

Watching the sunset 475 meters below sea level, over the dead sea. Beautiful breeze.about 22 hours ago from txt

 

Reflecting on everything that occured this week as I stare out to Israel.9:35 AM Apr 23rd from txt

 

Looking at Isreal7:50 AM Apr 23rd from txt

 

Getting ready to head to the dead sea5:13 AM Apr 23rd from txt

 

Farewell, Baghdad. Hope to see you again soon. Stepping off the C130 into Amman.3:53 AM Apr 23rd from txt

http://twitpic.com/3tb2m 12:11 AM Apr 23rd from Tweetie

Haven’t had a lot of sleep. Not sure when I’m going to do that.12:09 AM Apr 23rd from txt

 

Saying goodbye to our security detail 11:45 PM Apr 22nd from txt

 

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