I found Jordan a fascinating combination of man-made and nature-created wonders.
Our guide informed us that Jordan does not have much crime and it is safe to go out at any time. Jordan boasts an excellent judicial system and human rights are valued. They have family police to protect ladies. Police are not allowed to hit people in public. Families and communities are expected to resolve disputes among themselves rather than seeking government involvement.
They have 32 universities and about 25,000 university graduates per year. As there are not many jobs available, many young people have to migrate to the Middle East for jobs.
We explored Amman: The Amman Citadel, the Roman Theater, and the King Abdullah mosque. We visited the famous Hashem cafe where we ate the best falafels, and Habiba, a small sweets shop famous for its delicious Kunafeh pastry.
Petra, a "city carved out of rock," was stunning. Full of high cliffs, a narrow gorge, rock-cut tombs, and intricate carvings chiseled by hand out of the rose-red rocks, then covered with stucco and painted bright colors. I was astounded by the vivid colors of the cliffs, their natural lighting, and their beauty.
Floating in the Dead Sea was quite an experience for me! The sea water is so salty that no aquatic animals or plants can survive in it.
My favorite place was Wadi Rum! In the heart of the Jordanian desert, Wadi Rum boasts towering cliffs, dark caverns, narrow gorges, impressive mountains, sweeping dunes, and refreshing springs. We explored the extraordinary desert by Bedouin Jeep for over two hours. Then the jeep driver dropped us in the middle of the desert to enjoy the sunset.
As I stood in this unending orangish, golden-yellow sand dunes, surrounded by these majestic mountains, watching the sun slowly setting, an overwhelming feeling of tranquility came over me. It was an experience unlike any other I have ever had. At once, I felt grateful to be one with nature, appreciate her glory, and humbled that I am but a speck in the grand scheme of things!
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