Oh Jordan! So many sites...four full days
of touring. I came back completely drained of all energy, but I guess that’s
the mark of a good trip, right? I really enjoyed my time in Jordan, and I
learned so much. It didn’t exactly hurt that we were treated like someone from
Hollywood. When we arrived at our first hotel, I climbed off the bus to quite
the welcome. There was a quartet of Jordanian men in traditional dress singing
and dancing along the way. We were served divine freshly squeezed juice and
bread and oil as the paparazzi caught us walking down the carpet to our hotel. Such a bizarre experience.
Jerash was one
of the biggest sites I think we've been too. It was huge!! In fact, if I
remember correctly, it is one if not THE biggest and best preserved ancient
Roman city in the world. Could be exaggerating. But hey! It was that big! It
had so many of the typical Roman features. I was really able to picture what it
would have been like to live in a city during the time of Christ. My favorite
part of Jerash, though, might have been my personal tour with my guide Aaron
Sharp and my friend Lee Campbell. We discovered the history behind 2000 kilo
Otopus' destruction of the city streets, Phil's Awful Falafel and Waffle, and
the ancient Air Temple where Avatar Aang drove his air scooter. Definitely made
it a memorable experience!
Another one of
our stops was at the Jabbok River where Jacob wrestles with an angel in order
to receive the blessings and right of the Abrahamic covenant. His obvious
determination reminded me of Alma's and Enos' prayers where they labored with
forgiveness. It made me reflect on the times when I've really wrestled with God
in my life. I can honestly say that I'm so grateful for those moments. They are
the greatest teaching moments. We finished off our trip to Jordan by stopping
for a little while at the Jordan River. I can't even describe the feelings in
my heart as I sat near the river where Jesus was baptized. I know that He is my
Redeemer and that He lives again!
Here's the Jordan River: https://plus.google.com/photos/104141017599587335952/albums/5934643328339033937/5943615987054419154?pid=5943615987054419154&oid=104141017599587335952
Here's the Jordan River: https://plus.google.com/photos/104141017599587335952/albums/5934643328339033937/5943615987054419154?pid=5943615987054419154&oid=104141017599587335952
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