This Week in Jordan.

I have been a little slow at getting a new blog post. Mostly because I met with the professor I will be doing research with this summer and have tons of research to do already. I am currently taking  a much needed mental break. This past week in Jordan has been great; the temperature dropped into the 90s, finally got to go to the Irish pub (Murphy’s), ate more shawarma, hummus, falafel, and planned out our trips for the rest of summer. Today has been particularly nice, Friday being the equivalent of our Saturday there is no construction outside my window, the streets aren’t crowded, and overall it’s ten times more peaceful than most days. Gwen and I took advantage of this by picking up some goods at the small food shops near our house; we scored more hummus, some awesome pita, and almonds to go along with my dates.

If you haven't ever tried dates and almonds together before, DO IT!
The best way to eat them is by stuff the almonds in the dates after removing the pit.

The best pita I have ever eaten, bar none.

Our super awesome manual washer and dryer that
you have to fill up with water.

That is the extent of my week, most of it has been spent doing research but tomorrow I will be heading to Petra which is very exciting. Also, Gwen and I have been working on a post about what to wear in the MENA region for girls, because NO ONE TELLS YOU and as seasoned vets we want to share our insights.