I was up in Jerash, a city in the north of Jordan which has some incredible Roman ruins. I have heard they are some of the best outside of Italy and after being there I wouldn't disagree. It's pretty much the remains of a whole city; two temples, numerous gates, a long colonnade, an amphitheater, a hippodrome, and other random ruins.
So I saw a reenactment of a Roman legion drilling, a gladiator fight, and chariot races. In the amphitheater you can stand on a certain spot and your voice be heard all the way at the top of the seating even when speaking in a normal voice. I tried it and it was cool.
The weather was great. It made for a wonderful day to be out side exploring and walking, which there was quite a bit of that. We ended the day at a famous Lebanese restaurant in Jerash. Fresh baked bread, an incredible Greek salad, and unbelievably juicy chicken made for a great meal to end the day.
I posted some pics under Jerash so check them out.
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