Jordan at a bird's view

Jordan essence:

A first impression could tell you that Jordan is the humble but fascinating poor cousin of the Arab family.
Located in a hot zone between Israel to its west, Saudi Arabia to the east and south and north touched by Syria, seems destined to continue the struggle to survive as it has been done since ancient times.

But Jordan is the deep Arabia, a Bedouin land and also an hospitable land of traditions that are still observed and have no problem to show and dance to their music, a land full of stories that go back to the Bible and a land of religion observed with discretion away from any fanaticism.


Jordan knows about fight and splendor;  thourgh jordan deserts became the Jewish exodus lead by Moses and centuries later the silk route opened its way; and do not forget that Lawrance of Arabia fought against Ottomans and fell in love at the same time of its landscape and spirit of freedom.

Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Islam, each mega old culture has shaped its history, its architecture, features of each of their cities emblem.

Jordan is also the country that worshiped King Hussein life and work; Hussein was a politician and head of state who knew how to shake hands with leaders like Jimmy Carter, Clinton, Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin in support of the peace process in the Middle East. His picture, along with that of his son, who succeeded to the throne and his grandson, already stationed in the royal line to the throne, can be seen even several years after his death and throughout the country.

And Jordan of course has a rose in the desert, a marvel by this own right: Petra, thanks to the mythical city of the Nabataeans, Jordan has been rediscovered the world.

So I can say that Jordan surprises: being authentic and gentle to the traveler, and looking without loud noises the country future in the world. When I asked our guide about the sources of income of the country, I was pleasantly surprised to know that the removal of silicon and other minerals currently used in the electronics industry and the export of phosphate are the main activities of this kingdom. The Port of Aqaba is still as important today as when traded scents and silks were exported from there to the world.

Tourism, of course, has always been welcome, but following the Arab Spring of 2011, has decreased by 80%. It is easy to see in key locations where local tourism exceeds abroad, but perhaps it contributes more to local color and increases its atraction. The Jordanian people hope obviously for a reverse of this situation. Hopefully the photos, opinions and memories that I brought, add a little grain of sand to contribute to achive this.

Enjoy!!!