Spring has arrived here in Jordan. And I am enjoying it. This weekend I realized two ways I think Spring time here even beats Spring in Texas. First is the nature of such an arid landscape. In Dallas a tree in bloom or a sprout of green is easily overlooked, unappreciated. But here the smallest patch of green and each tree in bloom is a beautiful highlight to the otherwise dry, brown canvas around you. So in a new way you notice the freshness and life that comes with Spring.
Secondly, I saw that Jordan might stand toe to toe with any place when it comes to the beauty of Spring. I went to the North near a city called Irbid. As we gained some elelvation and the temp dropped the change in scenery was amazing. As we arrived in Irbid I litterally couldn't believe I was still in Jordan. Living down on the desert floor gives no suggestion of such beauty within an hours drive.
The area around Irbid consist of rolling hills which were flush with green and then scatterings of colorful wild flowers. This was mixed with small shrubby trees and a very attractive white rock. Near to Irbid is a ruin of an old Roman town. The ruins are situated on a piece of high ground overlooking Palestine/Israel and the Sea of Galilee. The day we were there was a clear sunny day and it was spectacular. The natural beauty, the history, the rich heritage and strong emotions associated with the land, wow!
And oh yeah. Irbid has a major university in it and there is a street called University Street next to it that could totally have been a street in any college town USA. We ate Dunken Donuts, Papa John's Pizza, and then for the Arab twist had tea at the home of a man we met just that morning.
I posted pics under "Spring!" in the pages section.
Secondly, I saw that Jordan might stand toe to toe with any place when it comes to the beauty of Spring. I went to the North near a city called Irbid. As we gained some elelvation and the temp dropped the change in scenery was amazing. As we arrived in Irbid I litterally couldn't believe I was still in Jordan. Living down on the desert floor gives no suggestion of such beauty within an hours drive.
The area around Irbid consist of rolling hills which were flush with green and then scatterings of colorful wild flowers. This was mixed with small shrubby trees and a very attractive white rock. Near to Irbid is a ruin of an old Roman town. The ruins are situated on a piece of high ground overlooking Palestine/Israel and the Sea of Galilee. The day we were there was a clear sunny day and it was spectacular. The natural beauty, the history, the rich heritage and strong emotions associated with the land, wow!
And oh yeah. Irbid has a major university in it and there is a street called University Street next to it that could totally have been a street in any college town USA. We ate Dunken Donuts, Papa John's Pizza, and then for the Arab twist had tea at the home of a man we met just that morning.
I posted pics under "Spring!" in the pages section.
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