Today we went to the city of Jerash. Along the way for all of you in my book club, we passed the Jacob River where Jacob was supposed to have fought the devil along the river bank as noted in the bible and discussed in the book The Red Tent. Was filled with Moslem tourists. Pretty cool.
Jerash was amazing. Like Ephesus. The best restored and preserved ruins in Jordan and just about anywhere I have been, which says a lot. While we were there, there were many Middle School Jordanian girls on a field trip. Had the best time dancing with them and conversing. They all say hello and want to meet you and take your picture. Very flirty even though they are all covered in head scarves. I love this country. Everyone is so friendly and kind.
The Ajlun Fort was not too exciting but a steep climb up about 100 steps. And very cold there. Jerash was sweltering (sunburnt) and Ajlun (30 minutes away) was freezing cold.
Tonight we go to a home hosted dinner at a Jordanian families. Hope at some point I can post pictures...
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