Taking Our Breath Away

Today marks our last day in Jordan. We did the northern route of the country, starting with Jerash and its amazing archeaological ruins. Hadrian had a gate built in honor of his visit to the city (Gerasa) nearly 2,000 years ago. The Romans had a hipprodome built and we even saw actors who are involved with a re-enactment of a chariot race with gladiators and chariot riders. The cardo collonade and the temple for Artimedes are both amazing sites to see. We were surprised to see wood used in an hand-turned olive press from the ancient times. Guess that dry climates do preserve better than man-made chemicals.

The close of our formal tour day was in Umm Quais. A Greek city in the north, just a stones throw from the sea of Galillee. Typical basalt rock were used to create beautiful columns to the gods from long ago. I will HAVE to post a pic from there. The view of four countries (Jordan, Isreal, Syria and Lebanon) can do nothing but to take your breath away!

Unfortunately, we leave tomorrow morning. Hasta pronto, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordania! We love your people!