Musician at the Citadel in Amman, Jordan
At the various historical sights around Jordan you will find retired military musicians playing music. This is a way to keep them active and employed after retirement. Taken at the Citadel in Amman.
Vegetable and Fruit Market in Downtown Amman, Jordan
The alley streets behind Hussein Mosque in downtown Amman are full of vegetable and fruit stalls.
Falafel Making Machine - Amman, Jordan
This man was a falafel making machine, as if he worked permanantly on fast forward. Taken at a famous falafel and local restaurant in Amman, Jordan.
Early Morning View over Amman, Jordan
An early morning view from the window of our room at the Four Seasons in Amman in Jordan.
King Hussein Mosque at Night - Amman, Jordan
King Hussein Mosque lit up for the night in downtown Amman, Jordan.
Shopping for Spices in Downtown Amman, Jordan
A busy spice shop on a Saturday afternoon in downtown Amman, Jordan.
Friendly Tea Vendor at the Market in Downtown Amman, Jordan
A young guy delivers sweet mint tea back and forth to vendors working at the food market behind Hussein Mosque in downtown Amman, Jordan.
Falafel at Al-Quds in Downtown Amman, Jordan
Al-Quds is a small street-side falafel joint near Rainbow Street in downtown Jordan. It is known as being the oldest falafel joint in Amman. Quite good falafel, too.
Friendly Spice Vendor - Amman, Jordan
A friendly, young spice vendor in downtown Amman.
Lunch at Hashem - Amman, Jordan
Varieties of hummus and foul (crushed beans) for lunch at Hashem Restaurant, one of Amman's famous eating joints.
Olives, Beans, Salads -- Streets of Amman, Jordan
Makings for a mezze, Jordanian-style.
A Large Foul (crushed beans) Display - Amman, Jordan
Foul is crushed beans cooked for a long time and served with a variety of condiments, spices and herbs. Here, you see sumak, cumin, fresh parsley, chili sauce, lemon juice, olive oil and there is probably more. This is a typical Jordanian dish.
Lining Up for Amman's Best Knafeh - Jordan
A long line of people waiting for knafeh (traditional sweet made from gooey cheese with semolina bits doused in sugar syrup) at Habiba in downtown Amman, Jordan. Really delcious stuff!
Mint Tea on the Street - Amman, Jordan
We get some mint tea near Hussein Mosque in downtown Amman to warm up from the winter weather in Jordan.
Temple of Hercules at the Citadel in Amman, Jordan
Walking through the Citadel in Amman is like an ancient history lesson. Here, you see the ancient Roman columns from the Temple of Hercules.
A Well-Stocked Spice Shop - Amman, Jordan
Piles of spices combined with jars or spices make this one well-stocked spice shop in downtown Amman, Jordan.
Cup of tea #647 in 10 days in Jordan
The Nut Roaster of Downtown Amman, Jordan
This man is actually the son of the famous nut roaster of downtown Amman. When his father was killed in a traffic accident, he took over the stand to serve passerbyers delicious, warm roasted peanuts and other nuts.
Falafel Master Meets Comedian - Amman, Jordan
The falafel master at Hashem Restaurant also seemed to double as a stand up comedian. Taken in downtown Amman, Jordan.
Dried goods at main market in Amman, Jordan
Friendly Vendors at the Vegetable Market - Amman, Jordan
Large Trays of Knafeh at Habiba - Jordan
Knafeh is a Jordanian sweet made from a white cheese base with semolina bits baked on top and covered in sweet syrup. Very, very decadent. Taken at Habiba, a popular place in downtown Amman, Jordan.
Inside the Palace at the Citadel - Amman, Jordan
A new wooden domed roof has been added to the palace inside the Citadel in Amman, Jordan.
Abu Darweesh Mosque and Downtown Amman - Jordan
The unusual black and white striped mosque on the hill is Abu Darweesh Mosque. Overlooks much of downtown Amman, Jordan.
Soccer by the Temple of Hercules at the Citadel - Amman, Jordan
Ancient and living history side by side at the Citadel in Amman, Jordan.
