I was able to join an accomplished archaeologist in exploring the areas of Sodom and Gomorrah. This trip turned out to be more than I could have imagined. Located on the South end of the Dead Sea on the Jordanian side, we rode a bus approximately two hours from Amman. Our first stop was near …
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Paris, France
I realize you might be thinking how does Paris fit into Jordan? Well, it was a side adventure I took at the end of October. I have previously been to Paris so I was looking forward to seeing some of my favorite sites and visit new ones. I cannot possibly tell you about all the …
Bethany
As you make the drive from Amman, you notice a considerable decline in the landscape and your ears will pop at times. Since the Dead Sea is so close to this site, you realize this is the lowest point on earth. You see this beautiful mountain range off the sides of the road where you …
Madaba
Located approximately 50 miles from Amman, it is a mountainous area. Beautiful landscapes jute out from the road we are driving on. Green hills and rock formations every way you look. This city of Madaba is mentioned in the Old Testament as being conquered by the tribes of Israel. This city was once known as …
Mt. Nebo
Approximately one hour from Amman, the turns of the road can be sharp and a bit narrow. But the beauty is not lost in the drive. I saw a wine vineyard, sheep and their shepherd and a lot of merchants on the sides of the road selling their wares. This day we had a driver …
Jordan Facts
I was recently reading that the city I grew up in, Jordan, Minnesota was recorded as a settlement in 1855 and named Jordan City. Yes, named after the Jordan River in Palestine/Israel. Later consolidated with another city, hence forth the name just Jordan. Currently, the City of Jordan is in the 6000 range of the …
Settling In
I flew to Chicago on August 20 and with my flight running two hours late due to weather, it was a quick sprint for my Royal Jordanian flight to Amman. Made the 11 hour (plus) flight in pretty good shape and was greeted here on August 21. Took me a few days of jet lag …
From Jordan to Jordan 