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.
Writing Classic Arabic Caligraphy - Rasun, Jordan
A lesson in classic Arabic caligraphy at the Caligraphy House in Rasun, Jordan.
Meeting the Women of the Zikra Initiative in Ghor al Mazra'a, Jordan
One of our gracious hosts and teachers in the Ghor al Mazra'a community near the Dead Sea as part of a Zikra Initiative project in Jordan.
Peaceful Gaze of Abu Abdullah - Feynan, Jordan
The previous evening we spent time with Abu Abdellah in his tent located near Feynan EcoLodge, Jordan. We were happy to be able to see him the next morning before we departed.
The Johnny Depp of Petra - Jordan
This camel driver was known affectionaly by all of his colleagues at Petra as Johnny Depp. He does have quite a "Pirates of the Carribean" look to him.
Kids Near the Dead Sea - Ghor El Safi, Jordan
These friendly kids followed us around as we walked through their dusty town near the Dead Sea in Jordan.
A Man with His Horse - Jerash, Jordan
This man was in charge of tending to the horses used in the charriot race in the ancient Roman city of Jerash. You could tell he loved his horses and spent much time with them to be sure they were OK.
Hanging With the Kids of Rasun, Jordan
Sly Smile from the Coffee Master - Wadi Rum, Jordan
This smile makes us wonder what Shaban is thinking... Wadi Rum, 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.
Dan Makes a New Friend - Orjan, Jordan
Dan hangs out with the son of the manager at the Soap House in the village of Orjan in northern Jordan.
Bagpipe Melodies in an Ancient Roman Amphitheatre - Jerash, Jordan
Retired military musicians continue their trade after military service by playing in the South Theatre in the ancient Roman city of Jerash, Jordan.
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.
Old Bedouin Man at Petra - Jordan
Spice Master Who Knows Many Cures - Amman, Jordan
The owner of this spice shop that carries something like 4,000 different items from all over the world is an encyclopedia of information on natural cures and remedies. He had advice on balding, cancer cures, cleansing , etc. Quite a character. Taken near the Hussein Mosque in downtown Amman, Jordan.
Shepherd with his Trusty Donkey - Ghor el Safi, Jordan
This friendly shepherd shares a bit of his work with us in the town of Ghor el Safi in Jordan.
Audrey With the Musicians of Jerash, Jordan
Good Natured Laugh - Zikra Initiative, Jordan
Um Asad gets a good laugh from watching us try to work the dough for shrak (traditional flat bread). Taken as part of a Zikra Initiative visit to the community of Ghor al Mazra'a near the Dead Sea, Jordan.
Vegetable Vendor in Ghor el Sahi - Jordan
This man has a simple vegetable and fruit stand on the side of the highway going past the Dead Sea.
Contemplation Over the Fire - Wadi Rum, Jordan
Our Bedouin host keeps the coffee hot and waits for the fire to burn down. Wadi Rum, Jordan.
Belting Out a Tune on the Bagpipe - Jerash, Jordan
Audrey with Women of the Zikra Initiative - Jordan
Before leaving from our exchange experience, Audrey poses with several of the women involved with the Zikra Initiative in the community of Ghor al Mazra'a in Jordan.
Time to Make the Coffee - Jordan
Stopping at roadside coffee shops are always a fun experience. Here, you see the coffee master heating the water, coffee and sugar all together on a gas burner. Taken outside of Amman in Jordan.
Shawarma Master of Madaba, Jordan
Stopping for lunch at a roadside place with awesome chicken shawarma sandwiches on the outskirts of Madaba in Jordan.
Weaving Traditional Carpets and Blankets - Amman, Jordan
A weaver works in the upstairs area of a souvenirs shop in downtown Amman.
