Jordan Artist

We alway keep an I out for local artist when traveling.  However, we didn't find much of interest until we were walking through the shops on our way out of Jerash.  We met the artist that did these paintings and decided that we had room for a couple of last minute souvenirs.

Welcome Home!

Soon after boarding my flight home in Frankfurt, I checked out the news channel.  The first thing I saw was a bombing in Boston.  I didn't know if this was really happening or was a preview for a new movie, but it quickly became apparent that I was watching breaking news.

It's interesting that several people thought I was crazy for going to the Middle East, but the entire time I felt perfectly safe.  After watching the news though,  I was a little afraid to return to the USA.

Touchdown!

How's that for live blogging?

Sunrise

The first hint of daylight on my flight out of Queen Ali International Airport in Amman that began at 2:55am.  The female passenger in the window seat is literally "shrouded in mystery".

Ma'a salama (Goodbye)

No, I didn't learn any Arabic while here. I had to look that up.

We have had a good time here, seen a lot of amazing places and met many great people. I now need to go meet my ride to the airport.

Ila al-liqa'a

Temple of Artemis

The original Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is located near the ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey. It has been reduced to a few ruins.  This temple is fairly well preserved.

Poppie