• WhorledTravelersJordan & Israël 2019Traveler
    Lots of low white buildings - limestone and cement. View from our hotel.
    Lots of low white buildings - limestone and cement. View from our hotel.The St. Regis Amman - loved it!We had tea in this lovely lounge at the hotelYes, Amman was the FIRST Philadelphia. We are right at home.The fruit and vegetable souk.Brooms, gourds and spices here.Rose hips, hibiscus, bay leaves and so much moreDates - want them fresh or dried?Okra - a staple of Middle Eastern cookingKing Abdullah Mosque courtyardBeautiful tile workKing Abdullah Mosque ceilingThe King Abdullah Mosque holds 7000 men for worshipYou can hear the call from this minaret for miles.Seen driving into Amman - Ikea of course!

    The City of Amman

    September 30, 2019 in Jordan ⋅ 79 °F

    A sprawling city below us from our room at the new St. Regis Amman. So much to see. The next day we had a guide to take us through parts of the city, including the fruit and vegetable souk. I rented an abayah (long black covering) and bought a scarf for my hair so we could enter and see the King Abdullah Mosque.Read more