Hi
We just returned from another very full day including:
--a press interview - not so good
--lunch - good but we learned something odd
--Jerash historical site visit and tour - ASTOUNDING!
--concert - top Arabic (Iraqi)male singing star in an ancient Roman ampitheatre surrounded by Iraqis - a trip high!
--Mimi, our delegation leader, arrived
--it's 4:00 a.m.!!!
Much more to say but me so tired...
NEW Feature:
Cultural Observations:
Tidbits of moments, interactions, observations that indicate our differences.
And read on 'cause it's this...
FOR THE KIDS:
A smiling Arabic boy spoke to me today when I entered a souvenir area. So kind and sweet. He walked right up to me and said in perfect English "Hello, do you speak Arabic?" ("No", I said) "Welcome, sir what is your name?" ("Kevin") "Hello Kevin, do you like Jordan" ("Yes, very much. What is your name?") "Mohammed"
What an unexpected moment! It is so different than in the U.S. where children are taught to avoid strangers. I think we miss something in human contact in the U.S.
What do you think?
2 comments:
Looks like you are having fun. Not sure if you got my last blog but your correct blog address is kev-injordan.blog.com you had an @ in there and it doesn't work. Don't forget the Queen of Jordan and the "Queen of Seattle" are not the same (LOL)
What? A day w/o shopping? Unbelievable!
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