Tag Archives: Jordan

Spring in Jordan

Posted on May 16, 2013 by If It Was Today

My first visit to Jordan was in the fall, so when I returned in the spring I was somewhat surprised at the number and variety of flowers. I’ll show just two samples here- these, and some cactus flowers. There is … Continue reading →

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An Inukshuk In Jordan

Posted on May 14, 2013 by If It Was Today

If you are fortunate enough to travel in the arctic, you may see a mysterious stone figure known as an Inukshuk. These figures, made of unworked stone, were used by the Inuit as navigation aids and to mark an important … Continue reading →

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Sunset Over the Dead Sea

Posted on May 10, 2013 by If It Was Today
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Barter For Dummies

Posted on April 28, 2013 by If It Was Today

I could use a book like that, because when it comes to bartering, I definitely qualify as a dummy. But I get the sense that it could be a lot worse, so maybe I shouldn’t complain. We took a taxi … Continue reading →

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Another Piece of the Puzzle

Posted on April 23, 2013 by If It Was Today

At the Place of High Sacrifice in Petra, there are two obelisks on the top of a mountain. Apparently the obelisks were not erected on top of the mountain; the mountain was carved away to create the obelisks. Very impressive. … Continue reading →

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Petra

Posted on April 23, 2013 by If It Was Today

Too many pictures of Petra to share today, so I’ll continue with the stairs theme. Coming down from the Place of High Sacrifice, the stairs are rather steep, without railings even though there is a steep drop on one side. … Continue reading →

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Being There

Posted on April 21, 2013 by If It Was Today

There are many things I love about visiting archeological sites in Jordan; the quality, the quantity, the variety. But most of all, I love the fact that you have the opportunity to go right in among the ruins and look, … Continue reading →

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Sheikh Duncan

Posted on April 18, 2013 by If It Was Today

We had a drink tonight at the British Club in Amman. Ironically, the only hint that we were in the right place was a sign on the street saying “Not Parking for the British Club”. This is one of those … Continue reading →

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Not What it Seems

Posted on April 14, 2013 by If It Was Today

One thing I love about travel is figuring out how things work. You are constantly exposed to new people, new ideas and new puzzles. After a while, you get a pretty good idea of what’s going on. But other times, … Continue reading →

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Jamal’s Favourite Landmark

Posted on April 12, 2013 by If It Was Today

Some pictures really don’t need an explanation.

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