Tag: Jordan
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Filling the Bucket List – The Road to Petra
After our wonderful home hosted dinner, we were up early and loaded on to our bus. We did have to make one quick stop on the way out of town…back at the home we had visited last night. Why? Well because my mother left her glasses there! Yep, it was her. Actually this wouldn’t be…
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Filling the Bucket (List) – Our Last Day in Amman
Jordan Day Two Our next day we were scheduled to visit Jarash, the most complete Greco-Roman city in the world. Jarash was first established as a city in 70 AD. As with all tourist sites, you must first “Run the Gauntlet” of vendors selling souvenirs. They will yell out the prices as you walk by…
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Filling the Bucket (List) – Jordan (still!)
Jordan – Day One! Today officially begins our tour. We actually do make it to breakfast today so I was able to see what was available on a Middle Eastern breakfast buffet…mostly. Now please understand that I do not like American breakfast food. Not eggs, not pancakes, not waffles, not cereal, not donuts, not oatmeal,…
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Filling the Bucket(List) – Jordan
The Journey Over We began in Charlotte on a late-night flight to London. When you travel to a country that requires a Visa, you are not able to check in online for the flight, but I had pre-purchased seats beforehand, so I was not too worried about it. We checked in at the gate and…
Soccer Mom Travels 