The tour of Amman will surely give you some unforgettable memories and sensations, mainly due to the religious contrasts as well as the architectural and gastronomic richness. The visit can last up to three days, and you can do a lot in just one day trip. Some people arrive at the capital by land, but I particularly find it safer to cross the Israel-Jordan border by plane.
Anyone visiting the Middle East can immediately sense how their people care about making sure tourists will eat very well. Serving good food and good beverage are part of the Palestinian behaviour and way of life. Abundance of bread, meat, tabule, eggplant, stew, spicy dishes and so. These are pretty much the essence of Jordan cuisine.
For those who like to eat, the trip to Israel is a treat for the eye, stomach and soul. First, almost everything you see before eating is very colorful, has a lot of personality with intoxicating aromas. Second, because everything has a lot of reference in Arab roots, which I particularly think is "the mother" of all kitchens in the world (just think about the Persian civilization, among others).
When I woke up and opened my balcony windows , it felt like the city had a filter covering it like a veil. The beige shades of the old buildings form a palette that appeases the eye and is integrated with the colors of the flowers of an almost shocking and mesmerizing pink. Many balconies in the old district of Jaffa look like this.
I've recently written about a deception which has made me down so much. A sweet friendship has been broken. Like porcelain, you can re-attach those pieces although it will never look the same again. No matter how much time goes by, such flaws will always evoke a fragile bond that has fallen apart.
I took the Friday off. My unfinished articles can brew a little bit longer. Those emails I must send can wait and the magazine’s editor should understand my slower pace as well. It’s almost weekend and for Christ’s Sake the sun is shining and inviting me to go outside!
I caught myself reflecting on two questions that are illogical to answer. “How many monkeys have died since the first Covid-19 vaccine has been tested?” (question number one). Whereas the second one: “How on Earth did we manage before searching on Google came along?".