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Well, the sacred energy of this place immediately snuck into my nonchalant perspective and grounded me down into a spiritual experience. In fact, I thought it was going to be the most uninteresting part of our Jordan tour. Not only was I raised Catholic and attended Catholic schools, but I also got my teaching degree at the Catholic University and taught in Catholic schools.īut since I’m no longer practicing, I wasn’t in the “ this is a big deal” kind of thinking. I didn’t think too much about visiting Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the place where Jesus was baptized by John over 2,000 years ago. The Baptismal Site of Jesus at Bethany Beyond the Jordan Where Jesus was baptized.

Dinner with a Jordanian Family in Petra.

Beit Sitti: A Group Cooking Class in Amman.

The Jordanian bagpipes playing in the Jerash Theater.

Riding through the streets of Amman in a royal vehicle.

Meeting Maya and the Scent for Color Program.

The Hilarious Frothing Camel Ride through Wadi Rum.

The Baptismal Site of Jesus at Bethany Beyond the Jordan.

Several of the experiences below were organized by Visit Jordan and not part of the Globus tour. Subscribe to my email community so you don’t miss all the travel updates and insider tips. I joined this Jordan tour as part of a paid campaign and traveled without Craig and the girls. In my next post, I share the best things to do in Jordan in a 7-day itinerary outline.

Your travels are less about what to see and do, but more about how you feel, connect, and embrace. Create Better Memories.”īe present, seek out moments, small and large, that make you laugh, and give you stories to share around the campfire for years to come. In this post, I’ll share my most favorite memories – it might not be the exact top attraction or thing to do in Jordan, but the story within it.Īs our tagline says “ Travel More. The Treasury, Petraįrom the people to the food, to the stunning landscapes, and big-ticket attractions, my visit to Jordan was incredible and has inspired me to explore more of the Middle East. Through a game of charades and many smiles, we reached an understanding to leave the bread off my plate, even though one continued to offer it to me, bewildered as to why I’d say no.

The same warm interactions continued throughout the Jordan trip, even with the two young men in the shawarma shop, who attempted to understand the ineffective Google translate for “I can’t eat gluten”. During our 40-minute drive he taught me a lot about the history and culture of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (through a fun game format) You can read more about that here. I fell in love with the people on my first transfer ride from the airport with Khalid. They all said the same thing, “the people are so lovely.” I’ve heard nothing but glowing praise from the many friends I know who have visited. This Middle Eastern country has been on my list of places to visit in the world for many years. It was a phrase I soon grew to love for it’s curt push towards yet another extraordinary Jordan experience. Yala in Arabic means “Let’s Go!” It was a favorite phrase of Osama, our tour guide on our 7-day Jordan Escape tour by Globus.